nitrofurazone

A topical bacteriostatic and bactericidal agent often used in burns.

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ni·tro·fu·ra·zone -'fyu̇r-ə-.zōn n a pale yellow crystalline compound C₆H₆N₄O₄ used chiefly externally as a bacteriostatic or bactericidal dressing (as for wounds and infections)

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ni·tro·fu·ra·zone (ni″tro-fuґrə-zōn) [USP] an antibacterial effective against a wide variety of gram-negative and gram-positive organisms. It is used topically as a local antiinfective in skin lesions including wounds, burns, skin infections, and ulcers and to aid healing and prevent infection of skin grafts.