ABSTRACT
The therapeutic applications of topical cephalexin preparation were evaluated in patients with burn and other infected wounds. The topical preparation was a cream containing cephalexin powder [8%] and other compounds: White bees-wax, Cetyl alcohol, Propylene glycol and sodium lauryl sulfate in different concentration. The cream was used for patients divided into two groups regarding the depth of the wound. Comparative study was done between this cream and soframycin ointmentrr framycetin sulphate 1.5%, Gramicidin 0.005% [15g], which is usually used in the Iraqi hospitals. The result showed the superiority of the cephalexin cream regarding the rapidity of elimination of infection and enhancement of wound healing. The study was performed in Al-SHAHEED ADNAN hospital and teaching Baghdad hospital during the period from June 1992 till February 1994