Nitrofurazone
Synonyms
Furacilin
Furacillin
Furacin
Hydrazinecarboxamide, 2-((5-nitro-2-furanyl)methylene)-
Nitrofural
Nitrofurazone, Calcium (2:1) Salt
A topical anti-infective agent effective against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. It is used for superficial WOUNDS AND INJURIES and skin infections. Nitrofurazone has also been administered orally in the treatment of TRYPANOSOMIASIS.