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Silver Sulfadiazine topical cream is an antibacterial drug, capable of treating Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Silver sulfadiazine is available as a topical cream. Adhering to the indications, the dose of Sulfadiazine will help patients improve the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects.
1. Indications to use silver Sulfadiazine cream
Currently, silver Sulfadiazine cream 20g is indicated for:
Prevention and treatment of bacterial infections in people with 2nd and 3rd degree burns. Support and short-term treatment of bacterial infections of leg ulcers and places of friction. Assists in the prevention of local infections in people with extensive skin abrasions or skin graft donors. Conservative treatment of fingertip injuries such as thumb sucking, nail loss or partial loss of the terminal knuckles.
2. Contraindications to silver Sulfadiazine topical cream
Silver Sulfadiazine cream is contraindicated in the following cases:
Pregnant women in the last months of pregnancy; Premature babies or newborns; People with hypersensitivity to other components of the drug or silver Sulfadiazine.
3. Dosage and how to use Silver Sulfadiazine cream
How to use: Silver Sulfadiazine cream for external application. After cleaning and removing necrotic tissue in the wound, the patient uses sterile gloves to apply a layer of cream 1-3 mm thick on the burned area.
Dosage: Apply 1 thick layer of cream each time. Apply 1-2 times a day. Note that the cream should be applied to all crevices, cracks or burns. Then cover the wound with gauze to allow the medicine to come into contact with the wound. Patients should note daily to wash the wound with sterile water to remove necrotic tissue. Continue treatment with Silver Sulfadiazine until the wound heals or when the burns have been able to be grafted.
4. Undesirable effects of silver Sulfadiazine drug
When using silver Sulfadiazine 20g, patients may experience unwanted effects such as:
Common: Nausea, diarrhea, glossitis, itching. Uncommon: Eosinophilia, urticaria, leukopenia. Rare: megaloblastic anemia, thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, agranulocytosis, pancytopenia, aseptic meningitis, pseudomembranous colitis, photosensitivity, syndrome Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, increased transaminases, toxic hepatitis, increased serum creatinine and urea.
5. Drug interactions Silver Sulfadiazine 20g
Silver Sulfadiazine 20g may have drug interactions when used concurrently with: Oral hypoglycemic agents and phenytoin.
6. Caution and note when using Silver Sulfadiazine 20g
Care should be taken when using silver Sulfadiazine 20g for people with obvious liver and kidney damage. Caution should be exercised when using silver sulfadiazine 20g in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to sulfonamides and in those with glucose-6 - phosphate dehydrogenase enzyme deficiency. Caution should be exercised when using Silver Sulfadiazine 20g for pregnant and lactating women. Above is all information about Silver Sulfadiazine 20g, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy silver Sulfadiazine 20g to treat at home because there may be unwanted side effects.
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