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Mafenide, sold under the brand name Sulfamylon among others, is an antibiotic used to treat and prevent infections in people with burns. Specifically it may be used for 2nd or 3rd degree burns. It is applied to the skin as a cream or solution.

Common side effects include pain at the site it was applied. Other side effects may include allergic reactions and acidosis. It should not be used in people with kidney problems. It is a sulfonamide and is able to get through the eschar.

Mafenide was discovered in the 1930s and came into medical use in the 1960. It is available as a generic medication. In the United States 5 packs cost about 45 USD as of 2021. It is also available in Japan.