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How to Use

To use:

• Before applying this drug, cleanse the effected area - s. Remove dead or burned skin and other debris.
• Wear a sterile glove to apply this drug. Apply a thin layer - about 1/16 inch of mafenide to the effected area - s. Keep the effected area - s covered with the drug at all times.
• If this drug is rubbed off the effected area - s by moving around or if it is washed off during bathing, showering, or the use of a whirlpool bath, reapply the drug.
• After this drug has been applied, the treated area - s may be covered with a dressing or left uncovered as desired.

To help clear up your skin andburn infection completely, keep using mafenide for the full time of treat . You must keep using this drug until the burn area has healed or is ready for skin grafting. Do not miss any doses .

Dosage

• For topical dosage form - cream:
  • For bacterial or fungus infection:
    • Adults and children 2 months of age and over Use one or two times a day.
    • Infants and children up to 2 months of age Use is not recommended.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Keep the drug from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.