Instructions Furacilin powder sachet 20 mg No. 30
Composition
active ingredient: nitrofural (nitrofurazone);
1 sachet (0.94 g of powder) contains nitrofural (nitrofurazone) - 20 mg;
excipients: sodium chloride, povidone.
Dosage form
Powder for preparation of solution for external use.
Main physicochemical properties: yellow powder.
Pharmacotherapeutic group
Antiseptics and disinfectants. ATX code D08AF01.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Nitrofural belongs to antibacterial agents. It is a strong antiseptic, active against staphylococci, streptococci, dysentery and Escherichia coli, salmonella, and gas gangrene pathogens. Promotes granulation and wound healing processes. The mechanism of action of the drug is associated with its ability to restore the nitro group to the amino group, disrupt DNA function, and inhibit cellular respiration of microorganisms.
Pharmacokinetics
Not studied.
Indication
Use for rinsing the mouth and throat, for purulent wounds, bedsores, ulcerative lesions, second and third degree burns, osteomyelitis, pleural empyema, chronic purulent otitis, anaerobic infections.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to the drug and to other nitrofuran derivatives, allergic dermatoses.
Interaction with other medicinal products and other types of interactions
Not studied.
Application features
The medicine is intended for external use only!
Ability to influence reaction speed when driving vehicles or other mechanisms
Didn't study.
Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding
There is no experience with the use of the drug during pregnancy or breastfeeding, therefore it should not be used during these periods.
Method of administration and doses
The drug "Furacilin-Ternopharm" is used externally, in the form of an aqueous 0.02% (1: 5000) solution. To prepare an aqueous solution, dissolve the contents of 1 sachet (0.94 g of powder) in 100 ml of isotonic sodium chloride solution or distilled water (for quick dissolution, use hot water). After that, cool the solution to room temperature.
Mouth and throat rinse: dissolve 1 sachet (0.94 g of powder) in 100 ml of hot water.
Repeat the rinse according to the doctor's recommendations. The course of treatment depends on the form and severity of the disease, the nature of concomitant therapy, the achieved effect of treatment and is determined by the doctor individually.
For purulent wounds, bedsores, ulcerative lesions, II and III degree burns, to prepare the granulating surface for skin grafting and secondary suture, irrigate the wound with an aqueous solution of the drug "Furacilin-Ternopharm" and apply wet bandages.
After surgery for osteomyelitis, rinse the cavities with an aqueous solution of the drug "Furacilin-Ternopharm", then apply a wet bandage.
In case of pleural empyema, aspirate the pus, wash the pleural cavity using a standard method. Then inject 20-100 ml of an aqueous solution of the drug into the pleural cavity.
In case of anaerobic infection, after standard surgical intervention, the wound should also be treated with the drug "Furacilin-Ternopharm".
In case of chronic purulent otitis, apply 8-10 drops of an aqueous solution of the drug "Furacilin-Ternopharm" to a cotton swab or turunda and insert into the external auditory canal 2 times a day. The solution should be warmed to body temperature beforehand.
Children
There is no experience with the use of the drug in children, so it should not be used in this category of patients.
Overdose
When using large doses of the drug, side effects may increase.
Adverse reactions
When used externally, the drug "Furacilin-Ternopharm" is usually well tolerated. Sometimes dermatitis may occur, and when gargling, irritation of the oral mucosa may occur, which requires temporary discontinuation of the drug.
In some cases, when using the drug, the following are possible:
Immune system disorders: allergic reactions, including itching, flushing, skin rashes; very rarely - angioedema.
Expiration date
3 years.
Storage conditions
Store in the original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C.
Keep out of reach of children.
Packaging
Powder 0.94 g in a sachet; 30 sachets in a cardboard pack.
Vacation category
Without a prescription.
Producer
"Ternofarm" LLC.
Location of the manufacturer and its business address
Ukraine, 46010, Ternopil, Fabrychna St., 4.
