Nitrofurazone Benefits & Uses

Nitrofurazone is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Burns

Nitrofurazone Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Burns Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Burns Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Burns Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Nitrofurazone Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Nitrofurazone is used -

Nitrofurazone Related Warnings

Is the use of Nitrofurazone safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Nitrofurazone will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Nitrofurazone safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Nitrofurazone for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Nitrofurazone on the Kidneys?

Nitrofurazone is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Nitrofurazone on the Liver?

Nitrofurazone has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Nitrofurazone on the Heart?

Using Nitrofurazone does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Nitrofurazone with Other Drugs

Nitrofurazone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Nitrofurazone Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nitrofurazone unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Nitrofurazone

Is this Nitrofurazone habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Nitrofurazone is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Nitrofurazone since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Nitrofurazone should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Nitrofurazone is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Nitrofurazone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Nitrofurazone

There is no information on the effects of taking Nitrofurazone with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Nitrofurazone

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Nitrofurazone.

Unknown