Burns are painful, especially in the first 24 to 48 hours. A prescription for a medication to relieve pain is usually given for severe or large burns. If using Acetaminophen, then give it every four hours. If the pain is not relieved by the prescription medication or acetaminophen, then contact your doctor for advice. Drink plenty of extra fluids in the 24 to 48 hours following the injury.
Much water is lost through the skin when there is a burn.
The most common complication to occur after a burn is infection. Because the skin has been injured, it is open to contamination by bacteria. Watch for signs of infection as the burn heals.