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Discussion on Nitrofurazone vs. Furazolidone for first aid
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Member:
Trouble
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Posted on Thursday, Aug 17, 2006 - 4:58 pm:
DrO's article on first aid treatment of wounds specifies using a nitrofurazone based spray on a superficial wound.
The only spray I can find locally is Furall (Furazolidone) Aerosol Powder by Farnam. Active ingredients are Furazolidone 4% and the rest are inert ingredients. They both appear to be in the same family, but the can actually has the words "aerosol powder" on it which I am not sure about.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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Vickiann
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Posted on Thursday, Aug 17, 2006 - 9:36 pm:
Lisa -- From what I know, the Furall should be fine, and when it is the season for high humidity, the Furall can be a better form than the nitrofurazone cream, which keeps the wound more moist. I have used both products, depending upon the nature of the wound and whether I wanted to dry it or moisten it. With either product, you should avoid personal contact, and be sure to wash thoroughly if it gets onto your skin. This product has some carcinogenic properties, especially for women.
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DrO
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Posted on Friday, Aug 18, 2006 - 7:07 am:
Hello Lisa,
Both of these products belong to the family of nitrofurans and can be used interchangeably in ointments, sprays, and oral medications. Whether to use an ointment or a spray is discussed in the article on Long Term Wound Care in the First Aid Section.
FURAZOLIDONE
Structural Formula:
Molecular Formula: C8H7N3O5
Molecular Weight: 225.16
NITROFURAZONE
Structural Formula:
Molecular Formula: C6H6N4O4
Molecular Weight: 198.1
DrO
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Member:
Trouble
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Posted on Friday, Aug 18, 2006 - 9:30 am:
That's great to know as I just purchased some but had not used it yet.
Thanks.
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