Silvadene

Silver Sulfadiazine or Silvadene in the U.S. and Flamazine in Canada is an antifungal agent used to treat bacterial infections in burned skin areas. Silvadene cream is applied on affected areas to prevent bacteria from developing and growing. It works by killing bacteria on the cell wall and cell membrane.

Before you decide to use this medicine, weigh first the consequences of what this medication can do to you. Do not use Silvadene if you are pregnant or still planning to be, and if other medicines or herbal supplements are taken by you, save yourself the trouble of using this medicine. Do not use this medicine too if you’re allergic to medicines, or foods, or sulfonamides and if you have liver problems. Age factors in people can also affect the effectivity of certain medicant. Silvadene may work well for the younger ones compared to the adults, though it has not been really known, that is why one has to clarify his or her physician first to save money and effort.

There are other prescriptions that may interface with Silvadene. Tell your doctor what medications you are taking, if there is any, so he or she will know, especially those with methenamine for will increase the side effects of Silvadene. Ask your healthcare provider for other lists of drugs that should not be used if you are using Silvadene.

How does one use Silvadene? Before applying this, make sure your hands are clean and the affected area is, too. It is advised you remove dead skin first. With a sterile glove on, put Silvadene ointment or cream for about 1/16 inch on the injured area. You can repeat the process whenever it is necessary. For fast results, apply medication religiously, all throughout the treatment even if condition is better after first few applications.

Doses vary from patient to patient. For children 2 months and older may use Silvadene once or twice a day, same for adult. While premature infants and babies 2 months old and below, usage and dosage will be provided by the physician. Still, it is proper to seek medical assistant before doing anything. If burns are not better or that there is no improvement on its condition, consult with your physician.

Silvadene storage must be kept within room temperature. Keep it out of children’s reach and do not put it inside the refrigerator. Do not freeze it and do not expose it to sunlight. Throw away all medicines that are no longer needed. Check the expiry dates and never ever keep outdated prescriptions.
worsening. For Silvadene, watch out for blistering, bloody urine, intense itchi
Just because you follow your doctor’s orders, apply or take medication as required, you are already safe and on your road to recovery. No. The healing process doesn’t end there. A medication is medication. It has its ups and downs too. It has its own downside and that is what every patient must learn to look at to prevent your condition from ng on affected area, fever, less urination, cough, skin lesions, sores, unusual weakness, swollen glands and loosening of skin. There are other side effects that may not need medical aid for they will just disappear as soon as your body has adjusted to the medicine. Do not rely entirely on the side effects listed here. There are those not on the list. Go and visit your doctor if you feel something is bothering you.

Silvadene is for external applications only. It is very harmful to swallow it. It may lead to Silvadene poisoning. If you suspect of Silvadene overdose, contact your nearest emergency hotline. In general, Silvadene is only for patients to whom it’s prescribed, not to be shared to just anyone, even to those who shared the same condition without a healthcare provider’s consent.

For complete information on Silvadene, you may browse the internet or inquire from any licensed medical practitioner near you.