Drug
Mafenide
Pronounced
"MAY-feh-nide"
Notes
Do not share this medication with others.
This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later on other wounds unless told to do so by your doctor. A different medication may be necessary in that case.
Lab and/or medical tests (such as wound cultures, acid-base balance, complete blood counts) should be done while you are using this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.
Storage
Store the unmixed packets and mixed solution at room temperature. The mixed solution expires after 28 days if the container stays tightly closed. Once the container is opened for use, the medication expires after 48 hours. Keep all medications away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.