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Last Updated Dec 7, 2024 | 2:26 PM IST
Burnheal Plus Cream is used to treat burns and wound infections. It contains Sulfadiazine and Chlorhexidine, which kills bacteria and other harmful microbes. It may cause common side effects such as burning, irritation, itching and redness at the application site. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Cipla Ltd

Consume Type

TOPICAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

for this medicine

About Burnheal Plus Cream

Burnheal Plus Cream is a dermatological medication, primarily used to treat burns and wound infections. A burn damages the skin or deeper tissues caused by hot liquids, fire, electricity, and chemicals. The degree of severity of burns is based on the size and depth of the burn.

Burnheal Plus Cream is composed of two drugs: Sulfadiazine (antibiotic) and Chlorhexidine (antiseptic). Sulfadiazine is used to treat or prevent severe infection on areas of skin with second or third-degree burns. It shows the bactericidal (kills bacteria) effect on many gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria and is effective against yeast. Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic that shows bacteriostatic (stops the reproduction of bacteria) and bactericidal activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It is also effective against yeast and cleans the affected areas by killing harmful microbes. 

Burnheal Plus Cream is for external use only. Burnheal Plus Cream has common side effects as every medicine does. These include burning, irritation, itching and redness at the application site. These side effects gradually resolve during the treatment and do not require medical attention.

Brief your medical history to the doctor if you are allergic to Burnheal Plus Cream or its components. Let your doctor know if you have blood disorders, asthma, allergies, diarrhoea, vomiting, dehydration, or liver and kidney problems. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are a breastfeeding mother before using Burnheal Plus Cream.

Uses of Burnheal Plus Cream

Treatment of Wound infections and burns.

Medicinal Benefits

Burnheal Plus Cream is used to treat burns and wound infections. It is composed of Sulfadiazine (antibiotic) and Chlorhexidine (antiseptic). Sulfadiazine is used to treat or prevent severe infection on areas of skin with second or third-degree burns. It shows the bactericidal (kills bacteria) effect on many gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria and is effective against yeast. Chlorhexidine is used to clean the skin to prevent any infection caused by surgery, injection or skin injury. It shows bacteriostatic (stops the reproduction of bacteria) and bactericidal activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It is also effective against yeast and cleans the affected areas by killing harmful microbes.

Directions for Use

Take the advised amount of the medicine with clean and dry hands on the skin's affected areas. Gently massage the medicine into the skin. Do not put a dressing or bandage on the affected areas.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Burnheal Plus Cream

  • Burning
  • Irritation
  • Itching 
  • Redness

Drug Warnings

Do not use Burnheal Plus Cream, if you are allergic to Burnheal Plus Cream or its components. Brief your medical history to the doctor, if you have blood disorders, asthma, allergies, diarrhoea, vomiting, dehydration, liver and kidney problems. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before using Burnheal Plus Cream since it may affect the unborn baby. It is not known whether Burnheal Plus Cream passes into breast milk or not. It is advised to seek medical advice before using Burnheal Plus Cream if you are a breastfeeding mother. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Burnheal Plus Cream may interact with local anaesthetic (benoxinate, benzocaine), enzymes (collagenase) and food preservative/anti-hypertensive agent (sodium nitrite).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interaction found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Before using Burnheal Plus Cream, let your doctor know if have any allergic reactions to Burnheal Plus Cream, blood disorders, asthma, allergies, diarrhoea, vomiting, dehydration, liver, kidney problems, an enzyme deficiency and low white blood cell count.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • BENOXINATE
  • BENZOCAINE
  • COLLAGENASE
  • SODIUM NITRITE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Cooldown the burn immediately by placing it under running water or apply a cool and wet compress until the pain decreases.

  • Remove any accessories like jewellery, belts and tight clothing you are wearing since burns can swell quickly.

  • Consider getting a tetanus shot.

  • Avoid harsh products on your skin.

  • Do not scratch or pick your skin to avoid getting the affected area infected.

  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly and get plenty of sleep.

  • Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent bacterial infections.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Skin infection: A skin infection can occur when the skin is broken, cut or wounded. This skin infection allows the pathogenic microorganisms to enter and invade the tissues surrounding the wound. Infection of the wound can trigger the body's immune response, causing inflammation and tissue damage, and eventually slows down the healing process.

Burns: A burn damages the skin or deeper tissues that can be caused by hot liquids, fire, electricity and chemicals. The degree of severity of burns is based on the size and depth of the burn. These include 3 main types, namely, first-degree (also known as superficial burns, which cause minimal damage to the skin), second-degree (extends beyond the top layer of skin and cause blisters) and third-degree burns (most severe burns extending through every layer of skin).

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Alcohol

Safe

No interactions were found/established.

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Pregnancy

Caution

There is limited data on how Burnheal Plus Cream affects the unborn baby. Please consult your doctor before using Burnheal Plus Cream if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor before using Burnheal Plus Cream if you are breastfeeding. However, if you need to apply Burnheal Plus Cream to your breasts, do not do it shortly before feeding your baby.

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Driving

Safe

Burnheal Plus Cream is generally safe to use and does not interfere with your driving ability.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before using Burnheal Plus Cream.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using Burnheal Plus Cream.

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Children

Caution

The doctor will recommend Burnheal Plus Cream depending on your child's severity of burns or wounds.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

12 GUNBOW STREET,,FORT,MUMBAI MUMBAI-400 001.(WEF-27/8/2001) MH 400001 IN
Other Info - BUR0010

FAQs

Burnheal Plus Cream is used to treat burns and wound infections.
Burnheal Plus Cream consists of: Sulfadiazine (antibiotic) and Chlorhexidine (antiseptic). Sulfadiazine is used to treat or prevent severe infection on areas of skin with second or third-degree burns. Chlorhexidine is used to clean the skin to prevent any infection caused by surgery, injection or skin injury.
Burnheal Plus Cream should be used with proper caution and doctor consultation if you have any blood disorders, asthma, allergies, diarrhoea, vomiting, dehydration, liver and kidney problems. It is essential to inform your doctor if you have an enzyme deficiency and low white blood cell count.
Burnheal Plus Cream may cause staining of clothes as it contains Chlorhexidine responsible for staining. Therefore, avoid contact with clothes or fabric.
Burnheal Plus Cream may cause itching of the skin at the site of application as a temporary side effect. However, if the itching persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
Your doctor will decide on the duration of using Burnheal Plus Cream. However, if you notice unusual side effects like fever, nausea, difficulty breathing, and swelling of the skin and mucosa, please stop using Burnheal Plus Cream and consult your doctor.
No, you should not stop using Burnheal Plus Cream even if you feel better. Stopping usage of Burnheal Plus Cream early can result in the infection not being fully treated, which could lead to side effects. Therefore, complete the full course of treatment as prescribed by your doctor.
Burnheal Plus Cream typically starts working soon after application, but it may take few days for your symptoms to improve significantly. It is important to use Burnheal Plus Cream regularly and complete the full course of treatment as prescribed by your doctor to ensure the best results.
The common side effects of Burnheal Plus Cream are burning, irritation, itching and redness at the application site. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

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