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Medications for Burns, External

What is Burns, External: The treatment of burns depends on the depth, area and location of the burn. Burn depth is generally categorised as first, second or third degree. A first degree burn is superficial and has similar characteristics to a typical sun burn. The skin is red in… Read more

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Medications to treat Burns, External

The following list of medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of this condition.

Drug name Rx / OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol Reviews Rating Popularity
silver sulfadiazine Rx B N 41 reviews
9.0

Generic name: silver sulfadiazine topical

Brand names:  Silvadene, SSD, Thermazene, SSD AF …

Drug class: topical antibiotics

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Silvadene Rx B N 5 reviews
10

Generic name: silver sulfadiazine topical

Drug class: topical antibiotics

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lidocaine Rx/OTC B N 1 review
9.0

Generic name: lidocaine topical

Brand names:  Xylocaine Jelly, Bactine, AneCream, Aloe Vera Burn Relief Spray with Lidocaine, Solarcaine Burn Relief, Lidocream, Xylocaine Topical, AneCream with Tegaderm, Anestafoam, CidalEaze, DermacinRx Lido V Pak, Eha Lotion, LidaMantle, Lidopac, Lidopin, LidoRx, LidoRxKit, Lidotrans 5 Pak, Lidovex, Lidozol, Medi-Quik Spray, RadiaGuard, Regenecare HA Spray, Senatec, Topicaine …

Drug class: topical anesthetics

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Xylocaine Jelly Rx/OTC B N 1 review
10

Generic name: lidocaine topical

Drug class: topical anesthetics

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Bactine OTC B N Add review Add

Generic name: lidocaine topical

Drug class: topical anesthetics

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Dermoplast Rx/OTC C N Add review Add

Generic name: benzocaine topical

Drug class: topical anesthetics

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AneCream OTC B N Add review Add

Generic name: lidocaine topical

Drug class: topical anesthetics

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Aloe Vera Burn Relief Spray with Lidocaine OTC B N Add review Add

Generic name: lidocaine topical

Drug class: topical anesthetics

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Solarcaine Burn Relief OTC B N Add review Add

Generic name: lidocaine topical

Drug class: topical anesthetics

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SSD Rx B N Add review Add

Generic name: silver sulfadiazine topical

Drug class: topical antibiotics

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

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Albuminar-25 Rx C N Add review Add

Generic name: albumin human systemic

Drug class: plasma expanders

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Garamycin Rx D N Add review Add

Generic name: gentamicin systemic

Drug class: aminoglycosides

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Lidocream OTC B N Add review Add

Generic name: lidocaine topical

Drug class: topical anesthetics

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Nupercainal Rx/OTC C N 1 review
9.0

Generic name: dibucaine topical

Drug class: topical anesthetics

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph

 
Xylocaine Topical Rx/OTC B N Add review Add

Generic name: lidocaine topical

Drug class: topical anesthetics

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Thermazene Rx B N Add review Add

Generic name: silver sulfadiazine topical

Drug class: topical antibiotics

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Sulfamylon Rx C N Add review Add

Generic name: mafenide topical

Drug class: topical antibiotics

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Vancocin Rx C N Add review Add

Generic name: vancomycin systemic

Drug class: glycopeptide antibiotics

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Albutein Rx C N Add review Add

Generic name: albumin human systemic

Drug class: plasma expanders

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AneCream with Tegaderm OTC B N Add review Add

Generic name: lidocaine topical

Drug class: topical anesthetics

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Anestafoam OTC B N Add review Add

Generic name: lidocaine topical

Drug class: topical anesthetics

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CidalEaze Rx/OTC B N Add review Add

Generic name: lidocaine topical

Drug class: topical anesthetics

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DermacinRx Lido V Pak Rx/OTC B N Add review Add

Generic name: lidocaine topical

Drug class: topical anesthetics

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Eha Lotion Rx/OTC B N Add review Add

Generic name: lidocaine topical

Drug class: topical anesthetics

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gentamicin Rx D N Add review Add

Generic name: gentamicin systemic

Brand name:  Garamycin

Drug class: aminoglycosides

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

 
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Alternative treatments for Burns, External

The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for Burns, External. Their efficacy may not have been scientifically tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above. However there may be historical, cultural or anecdotal evidence linking their use to the treatment of Burns, External.

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OTC Over the Counter
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over the Counter
Pregnancy
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act Schedule
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

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