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Silver sulfadiazine

Also sold as: Silverex, Flamazine

Prescription neededSkin medicines

Comes as:Cream

Usual adult dose

Skin medicines

Silver sulfadiazine

Also sold as: Silverex, Flamazine

Prescription neededSkin medicines

Comes as:Cream

Usual adult dose

For burns: clean the wound and apply a thin layer (about 3 mm to 5 mm) of 1% cream once or twice a day under a clean dressing, as directed by a health worker.

Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.

Side effects

Common

burning or pain when applied
itching

Serious — get help

Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:

severe skin rash
fever with sore throat (low white blood cells)
grey skin colour after long use on large areas

Do not take it, or take care, if

Allergy to sulfa medicines
Newborn babies under 2 months
Late pregnancy (near delivery)
Severe liver or kidney disease with large burns (use with caution)

Interactions

No important interactions are listed in our database. Still tell your doctor or pharmacist everything you take.

Pregnancy

Category B

No risk seen in animal studies, but there are few studies in pregnant women. Usually considered safe when needed.

Generic alternatives

Similar medicines your doctor or pharmacist may offer instead.

Povidone-iodineNo prescription needed
Mupirocin

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Always follow your doctor or pharmacistThis page is general information, not a prescription. Do not start, stop or change a medicine on your own.