Nifura0.20%
Cream
Supreme Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Nifura may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CAUTION Nifura should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eli... View More |
| Driving | No interaction found/established |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Nifura is an antibiotic medicine that helps your body fight infections caused by bacteria. It is used to prevent and treat infections of burn wounds. Th... View More
Uses of Nifura
- Burns
Side effects of Nifura
- Rash
- Itching
- Swelling
How to use Nifura
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and ... View More
How Nifura works
Nifura is an antibiotic. It works by suppressing bacterial enzymes involved in carbohydrate metabolism, thereby reducing the available energy for vital ... View More
- Nifura treats burns that have become infected.
- It may also be used to treat skin infections due to skin grafts.
- Apply it directly over the affected area or place on gauze that will cover the affected area.
- Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, excessive heat, strong fluorescent lighting, and alkaline materials.
- Inform your doctor if your burn or skin infection does not improve, or if it becomes worse.
Indication
Burns, Wounds, Skin infections, Skin grafting, Ulcers
Administration
Apply directly on the lesion with a spatula or first place on a piece of gauze. Use of a bandage is optional. The preparation should remain on the lesio... View More
Adult Dose
Topical/Cutaneous Wounds, burns, ulcers and skin infections; Preparation of surfaces before skin grafting Adult: Apply directly to the lesion, or plac... View More
Child Dose
Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Cross-sensitation may occur with other nitrofuran derivatives.
Mode of Action
Bactericidal against a wide spectrum of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. It also has activity against trypanosomes.
Precaution
The use of nitrofurazone occasionally allows overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms including fungi and Pseudomonas. If this occurs, or if irritation, s... View More
Side Effect
Sensitisation, generalised allergic skin reactions. Contact dermatitis.
Interaction
Reduced excretion with probenecid or sulfinpyrazone. Absorption reduced by magnesium trisilicate. Antagonistic effects with quinolone antibacterials. Re... View More
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