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Burn treatment

Most common-

Creams -   burning sensation

Solution- blisters, eosinophillia, erythema, facial edema

Metabolic- acidosis, increase in serum chloride

Respiratory - hyperventilation, tachypneas

Warnings-

Renal function impairment- use with caution in patients with acute renal failure

Superinfection- fungal colonization in and below the eschar may occur concomittantly with
reduction in bacterial growth in the burn wound

Pregnancy-  cream preparation is not recommended in women of child bearing potential

Lactation- Observe caution if use required

Children- for  mafenide cream , use the same administration and dosage as adults

Indication-

Burn treatment

Dosage-
Apply directly to the lesion or first place on gauze
Reapply once daily or every few days depending on dressing technique

1. Advice patients to notify their doctor if conditions worsens or irritation occurs

2. Cream - bathe burned area daily, a whirlpool bath is particularly helpful.
   Continue treatment until healing occurs or until the site is ready for grafting

Pregnancy- 
Cream preparation is not recommended in women of child bearing potential

Lactation-
Observe caution if use required

Children-
For  mafenide cream , use the same administration and dosage as adults