Nitrofurazone is a drug sold under the name Furacin, which is an antibacterial that is applied directly to the skin.
Furacin can be used as a 30 g ointment or as a solution in 30 ml vials and is used to treat boils, after removing ingrown pimples or hairs or as a complementary treatment for burns. Its use should be initiated on the recommendation of the doctor and must be purchased from the pharmacy.
Furacin costs between 6 and 10 reais
Furacine is indicated for the treatment of skin infections such as impetigo, boil and piodermita, mainly after trauma or removal of ingrown hairs, after hair removal, removal of fragments, manipulation of blackheads and pimples, ingrown nails or after insect bites.
In addition, it can also be used in the treatment of 2- and 3-degree burns, in case of infection or risk of infection or after a skin transplant, where bacterial contamination can result in transplant rejection.
Furacin is used in the form of a cream or liquid solution and should be applied to the skin, and for adults and adolescents, a small amount of the product should be applied directly to the skin with a sterile gauze, 1 to 3 times a day, depending on the number of dressing changes, for about 10 days.
Furacin can cause itching, swelling and granules on the skin
The use of Furacin is contraindicated in cases of pregnancy and in cases of sensitivity to one of the components of the drug, such as nitrofuran.