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MAFENIDE (MA fe nide) is a sulfonamide antibiotic. It is used on the skin for second or third degree burns. It helps to prevent or treat serious infection.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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This medicine is for external use only. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Clean the affected area as directed by your doctor or health care professional. Wear a sterile glove to apply the cream. Apply the cream to cover the whole area evenly. Treated areas can be left uncovered, but a gauze dressing may be used. Do not get this medicine in your eyes. If you do, rinse out with plenty of cool tap water. Finish the full course of medicine prescribed by your doctor or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop using except on your doctor's advice.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 2 months for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
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Interactions are not expected. Do not use any other skin products on the same area of skin without asking your doctor or health care professional.
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
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Tell your doctor or health care professional if your skin condition does not begin to get better within 3 to 5 days.
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If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
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Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
•fever, sore throat, chills
•rash that appears or worsens following treatment, continued redness, swelling, burning, itching, stinging, or pain at the area of use
•unusual bleeding or bruising
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
•skin irritation like redness,itching, or stinging at site where applied
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
DISCLAIMER: This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.
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