Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Furacin

Descriptions


Nitrofurazone is used to treat burns that have become infected. It is also used to treat skin infections due to skin grafts. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.

Nitrofurazone may be applied directly to the skin or placed on a gauze pad that will cover the skin.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.