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Sulfamylon (Mafenide Acetate Topical) - Summary

 

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SULFAMYLON SUMMARY

SULFAMYLON®
(mafenide acetate, USP)
FOR 5% TOPICAL SOLUTION

Mafenide acetate, USP is a synthetic antimicrobial agent designated chemically as α-amino- p -toluenesulfonamide monoacetate.

SULFAMYLON® For 5% Topical Solution is provided in packets containing 50 g of sterile mafenide acetate to be reconstituted in 1000 mL of Sterile Water for Irrigation, USP or 0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation, USP. After mixing, the solution contains 5% w/v of mafenide acetate.

SULFAMYLON® For 5% Topical Solution is indicated for use as an adjunctive topical antimicrobial agent to control bacterial infection when used under moist dressings over meshed autografts on excised burn wounds.

SULFAMYLON NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Sulfamylon (Mafenide Topical)

Burns
Source: MedicineNet Hyperkalemia Specialty [2006.07.28]

Strategies For Preventing Gastrointestinal Complications In Severely Burned Patients
Source: Dermatology News From Medical News Today [2008.09.19]

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Published Studies Related to Sulfamylon (Mafenide Topical)

Allergic contact dermatitis to mafenide acetate: a case series and review of the literature. [2007.08]

Topical Sulfamylon cream inhibits DNA and protein synthesis in the skin donor site wound. [2006.05]

Mafenide acetate allergy presenting as recurrent chondritis. [2002.02]

Off-label drug use in WOC nursing: issues related to use of mafenide acetate to treat infected chronic wounds. [2001.09]

Topical mafenide hydrochloride aqueous spray in initial management of massive contaminated wounds with devitalized tissue. [2001.07]

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Clinical Trials Related to Sulfamylon (Mafenide Topical)

Prospective Evaluation of the Effects of Topical Therapy With Sulfamylon® For 5% Topical Solution on Autograft Healing in Subjects With Thermal Injuries Requiring Meshed Autografts: A Comparison to a Historical Control Group [Recruiting]

Study of the Treatment of Burn Wounds With Various Antimicrobial Topical Soaks [Recruiting]

Vashe Wound Therapy Study [Recruiting]

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Page last updated: 2008-09-19

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