Drug details

Sulfamylon (mafenide acetate)

type of Antibacterials, Topical

Sulfamylon (mafenide acetate) is a topical (for the skin) antibiotic used to prevent infection in severe burn wounds.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • hives,
  • difficulty breathing,
  • swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
  • fever,
  • skin rash,
  • confusion,
  • rapid breathing,
  • numbness,
  • weakness,
  • dark colored urine,
  • pain,
  • pale or yellowed skin,
  • bruising,
  • severe tingling,
  • muscle weakness, and
  • severe skin irritation where the medicine is applied
The following supplements are related to Sulfamylon, and may be used together with the drug:
  • Honey (s.)
  • Zinc (s.)