Nitrofurazone
Sold as Furex, Xixia nitrofurazone, Furasept, Germex soluble
[(E)-(5-Nitrofuran-2-yl)methylideneamino]urea
Drag to rotate. Structure from PubChem CID 5447130.
Background
Registration
- Applicants
- 3
- Registrations
- 5
Applicants and registrations
| Applicant | Brands | Dosages | Registrations | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacare limited û woodmead1 of 2 cancelled | Furex, Germex soluble | ointment | 270494, J0165 | Not determined | None |
| Viatris South Africa (Pty) Ltd | Xixia nitrofurazone | cream, ointment | 290548, 290549 | Not determined | None |
| Beige Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd | Furasept | Not stated | H1024 | Not determined | None |
Variants
| Product | Strength and form | Registration | Status | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furex ointment EACH 25 G OINTMENT CONTAINS NITROFURAZONE 50 MG | Ointment | 27049427/14.1/0494 | Registered | Not determined | None |
| Xixia nitrofurazone cream EACH 100 g CREAM CONTAINS NITROFURAZONE 200 mg | Cream | 29054829/14.1/0548 | Registered | Not determined | None |
| Xixia nitrofurazone ointment 100 G NITROFURAZONE 200 MG | Ointment | 29054929/14.1/0549 | Registered | Not determined | None |
| Furasept EACH 100 g CREAM CONTAINS NITROFURAZONE A 200 mg | Not listed | H1024 | Old Medicine | Not determined | None |
| Germex soluble ointment EACH 25 G OINTMENT CONTAINS NITROFURAZONE 50 MG | Ointment | J0165J/14.1/165 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
Regulatory status
This product is still scheduled by law even when this site could not determine which tier it falls under. The label carries the S number in a square border; ask a pharmacist if you need to know its schedule.
Listings for this ingredient that could not be applied to this product
S4: Nitrofurazone
- except when intended for application to the skin.
Consolidated Schedules 06 July 2026, line 7294
S1: Nitrofurazone
- when intended for application to the skin.
Consolidated Schedules 06 July 2026, line 921
This is an informational summary of the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 and its 2017 General Regulations. It is not medical advice and not legal advice. Always check the medicine's label, which carries the schedule number inside a square border, or ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.
SAHPRA documents
SAHPRA has not published a professional information or patient information leaflet for this product.