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Generic Silvadene: A Must Have in Any Home
Silvadene (generic name: Silver Sulfadiazine) is a relevant antibiotic and sulfonamide applied to treat second- and third-degree burns, skin ulcers and bacterial skin infections. The treatment also is employed to avoid the exposure of existing wounds to bacterial or fungal infections.
How to Use Silvadene
Apply Silvadene as directed by your general practitioner. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Wash down your hands carefully before and after application of Silvadene. Use a sterile-gloved hand to make use of Silvadene to a thickness of just about 1/16 inch on all affected areas. If necessary, you can reapply the cream to keep the affected areas covered at all times.
- To put a stop to or to clear up your infection fully, don’t discontinue using Silvadene after a few uses even if your condition improves in a few days. Do not miss any doses.
Side Effects & Adverse Drug Reactions
Side effects with silvadene are very rare. But in very few cases, it causes side effects like burning sensations, rash and skin discoloration. This medication is applied with other medications to treat burns and skin irritations. The use of topical enzyme preparations that consists the ingredients such as collagenase, papain, and sutilains can have an unfavorable impact on the medication. More than that, when Silvadene is used together with particular drugs, it can change their effectiveness and potency. People who have allergy to sulfa drugs (or drugs containing sulfa) including: oral antidiabetics, Bactrim, Daranide, Cimetidine, Collagenase, Lasix, Neptazane, and diuretics (water pills) should not use this medication.
Warning & Precautions
- People suffering from diseases such as kidney and liver problems, porphyia, blood problems and a deficiency of the G6PD enzyme should use this drug with extreme caution as it has the potential to make worse these conditions.
- Women, who are pregnant, nursing or plan on becoming pregnant, should consult their doctor before starting on a Silvadene treatment since sulfa medications is likely to pass into breast milk when taken orally and applied topically. All sulfonamide derivatives are known to increase the risk of kernicterus. Due to the likelihood for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from sulfonamides, discontinue nursing or discontinue the drug.
- Discontinue the use of silvadene in case of hepaic and renal problems. Since this medication can have other serious health problems. In considering the use of topical proteolytic enzymes together with SILVADENE Cream 1%, the possibility should be noted that silver may inactivate such enzymes.