Drug reference

nitrofurazone

Furan derivative

CDSCO approved

EXCRETION

—

not curated

INTERACTIONS

—

none in our sources

PREGNANCY

—

not curated

Mechanism

Nitrofurazone acts by inhibiting enzymes necessary for carbohydrate metabolism in bacteria. It is cidal to gram-positive and negative, aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.

Indications

burnsskin grafting

Side effects

Common

sensitization

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Sources: KD Tripathi 7e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team