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True about Mafenide :

A
Can penetrate eschars
B
Doesn't cause burning sensation when applied to raw surface
C
Can be used orally
D
May cause metabolic acidosis
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. D, May cause metabolic acidosisMafenide:Typical sulpHonamide.Used only totally-inhibits a variety of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.Biggest limitation - Produces burning sensation and severe pain when applied to raw surface.Mainly employed for bunt dressing to prevent infection, but not to heat already infected cases.

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