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Silver sulfadiazine
Latest prescription information about Silver sulfadiazine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Silver sulfadiazine
Pronunciation : sil' ver sul fa dye' a zeen
Therapeutic Classification : miscellaneous dermatologicals
Trade Name(s):
India- Ag-X, Alorex, Argisept, Arsil-C, Burn, Aid, Burnheal, Burnil, Burnkul, Burnoff, Burnosym, Burnowin, C.S.S, Ceptidar, Dermogard, Dibact, Glosilex, Heal, Salzine, Silco, Silcream, Silkin, Crm, Silovin, Silvasia, Silvasia-C, Silvec Cre, Silveleb, Silver Shi, Silver Sul, Silver Sup, Silverdine, Silverex, Silverex-A, Silverine, Silverstar, Silvez, Silvez Plu, Silvilak, Silvindon, Silvirin, Silvo, Silzen, Silzen C, Slozin, Ssz Aplica, Sterilon-S, Susil, Tpssd, X-Burn Cre. International- Silvadene, SSD, SSD AF, Thermazene. This medication is a sulfonamide, prescribed for treating and preventing bacterial infection in second-and third-degree burns. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Topical- 1% cream: The cream should be applied once or twice daily to a thickness of approximately 1/16 inch. How it should be taken : It comes as a cream to apply topically as directed by your physician. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney disease, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * Gently wash the burned skin area daily to help remove dead skin. * Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection. Side Effects : Local - Pain, burning, itching and skin rash. Blood - Unusual bleeding or bruising, decrease in platelets and white blood cells. Miscellaneous - Fever, sore throat, yellowing of skin or eyes, blood in urine, aching joints and unusual weakness or tiredness. * Do not use on infants less than two months of age. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature (15 to 30°C). |
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