FURACIN
\fjˈʊ͡əɹɐsˌɪn], \fjˈʊəɹɐsˌɪn], \f_j_ˈʊə_ɹ_ɐ_s_ˌɪ_n]\
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A topical anti-infective agent effective against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. It is used for superficial wounds, burns, ulcers, and skin infections. Nitrofurazone has also been administered orally in the treatment of trypanosomiasis.
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