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Silvirin drug has the main ingredient is silver sulfadiazine, prepared in the form of a topical cream. Complying with the indications, the dose of Silvirin will help patients improve the effectiveness of treatment and avoid side effects.1. What is Silvirin used for?
Currently, the drug Silvirin is indicated in the following cases:
Prevention and treatment of infections for people with 2nd degree and 3rd degree burns Treatment for abrasions, lacerations and wounds.
2. Contraindications of Silvirin
Silvirin is contraindicated in the following cases: Women who are pregnant or near childbirth. Premature babies less than 2 months old. People with hypersensitivity to sulfonamides or silver.
3. Dosage and method of taking Silvirin
How to use: Silvirin is used topically as a cream. Patients should wash their hands thoroughly and wear sterile gloves to take the medicine..
Dosage: Apply 1-2 times a day. Each time apply a dose of Silvirin about 1.5mm thick on the wound that has been cleaned and removed necrotic tissue. Use Silvirin until the wound is completely healed or ready for a skin graft.
How to handle when missed dose, overdosage of Silvirin:
In case of missed dose of Silvirin, it should be added as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose of Silvirin and use a new dose. When using Silvirin overdose, it is necessary to stop the drug immediately and go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.
4. Silvirin side effects
When using Silvirin, patients may experience unwanted effects such as:
Common: Burning sensation in the skin. Uncommon: Rash and pruritus, interstitial nephritis, leukopenia. If you experience the above symptoms, you should stop using Silvirin and notify your doctor or pharmacist for appropriate treatment.
5. Silvirin drug interactions
Silvirin can cause drug interactions if used concurrently with proteolytic enzymes.
6. Precautions when using Silvirin
When taking Silvirin, hemolysis may occur in people with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. Silvirin should be used with caution in patients with a history of severe renal and hepatic impairment. Silvirin should be used with caution in pregnant and lactating women. Absolutely do not use when Silvirin has signs of discoloration, mold, watery or expired. Above is all information about Silvirin, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using.
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