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Decacin Cream

Written By Dr. Subita Alagh, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS
Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:05 PM (IST)
Decacin Cream is an antibiotic medicine that helps your body fight infections caused by bacteria. It is used to prevent and treat infections of burn wounds. This stops bacterial growth and prevents superficial burns and wounds from getting infected.
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General Information

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Product introduction

Decacin Cream is meant for external use only. It should be applied only to the affected area of the skin, after cleaning the wound. Use it as per the dosage and schedule prescribed by your doctor. In order to get the most benefit, apply it regularly and preferably at the same time each day. Do not use larger amounts or apply it more often or for a longer duration than directed. This will only increase the risk of side effects.

This medicine may cause side effects like minor rash, itching or swelling after application over the affected area. These are usually temporary and resolve quickly. But, consult your doctor if any of the side effects persist or if your condition does not improve.

Before using it, inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy to it or any other medicine. Avoid any contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the medicine in these areas. You should avoid exposure to direct sunlight, excessive heat, strong fluorescent lighting, and alkaline materials.

Uses of Decacin Cream

Benefits of Decacin Cream

Burns
Decacin Cream helps in the prevention and treatment of infections during treatment of burns. It is also used as an antiseptic in minor cuts and abrasions. It kills the infectious microorganisms, reduces inflammation symptoms such as burning sensation, irritation and pain. This promotes healing of the burns/wounds. Continue using it as directed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Decacin Cream

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Decacin
  • Rash
  • Itching
  • Swelling

How to use Decacin Cream

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Decacin Cream works

Decacin Cream is an antibiotic. It works by suppressing bacterial enzymes involved in carbohydrate metabolism, thereby reducing the available energy for vital cellular functions.This stops bacterial growth and prevents superficial burns and wounds from getting infected.

Quick tips

  • Decacin Cream treats burns that have become infected.
  • It may also be used to treat skin infections due to skin grafts.
  • Apply it directly over the affected area or place on gauze that will cover the affected area.
  • Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, excessive heat, strong fluorescent lighting, and alkaline materials.
  • Inform your doctor if your burn or skin infection does not improve, or if it becomes worse.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

No interaction found/established
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Decacin Cream during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Decacin Cream during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving

Driving

No interaction found/established
Kidney

Kidney

No interaction found/established
Liver

Liver

No interaction found/established

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Nitrofurans

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Nitrofuran & Its Derivatives

References

  1. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 986-89.
  2. PubChem. Nitrofurazone. [Accessed 30 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  3. ScienceDirect. Nitrofurazone. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  4. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Marketer details

Name: Calibre Pharmaceutical
Address: 165, Kukrail Picnic Spot Road, Faridi Nagar, Luckniw 226015.

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Country of origin: India
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