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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Plast Surg 1989; 22(01): 018-021
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1774341
Review Article

Experience with Use of 1% Soframycin Skin Cream in Management of Burn Wound

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  • C. P. Sawhney

  • R. K. Sharma

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Summary

The use of 1% Soframycin skin cream (framycetin) in the management of burn wounds was found to be superior to nitrofurazone ointment in a trial conducted on fortyfive cases of burns. It was found helpful in reducing burn wound sepsis, invasive sepsis and ensured early healing. It also helped in reducing morbidity of the patients.

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Burns - Infection - Antibiotics


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Article published online:
23 August 2023

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