Mafenide Acetate
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Mafenide is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body.
Mafenide topical (for the skin) is used to prevent infection in severe burn wounds.
Mafenide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Mafenide is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body.
Mafenide topical (for the skin) is used to prevent infection in severe burn wounds.
Mafenide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
You should not use mafenide topical if you are allergic to mafenide.
To make sure mafenide topical is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
kidney disease; a genetic enzyme deficiency called glucose -6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency; asthma or sulfite allergy ; or if you are allergic to sulfa drugs .
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether mafenide topical will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine.
It is not known whether mafenide topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Tell your caregivers right away if you have:
pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever , confusion or weakness; rapid breathing; skin rash , bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness; or severe skin irritation where the medicine is applied.
Common side effects of mafenide topical may include:
rash, redness, blistering, or itching of treated skin; pain or burning of treated skin; or white or "pruned" appearance of the skin (caused by leaving wound dressings on for long periods of time).
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
High Risk Groups
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Adult Dosage
1.5 mm (1.5 (1.5)) 12 hourly Topical —
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied mafenide. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products .
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.