Silvadene

Generic name:silver sulfadiazine topical [ SIL-ver-SUL-fa-DYE-a-zeen-TOP-ik-al ]
Brand names: Silvadene, SSD, Thermazene
Drug class:Topical antibiotics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on May 25, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Silvadene?

Silver sulfadiazine is an antibiotic. It fights bacteria and yeast on the skin.

Silvadene (for the skin) is used to treat or prevent serious infection on areas of skin with second- or third-degree burns.

Silvadene may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Silvadene may cause serious medical problems in a newborn if you use Silvadene during late pregnancy (close to your delivery date). This medicine should also not be used on premature babies or any child younger than 2 months old.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to silver sulfadiazine.

Silvadene may cause serious medical problems in a newborn if you use this medicine during late pregnancy (close to your delivery date). This medicine should also not be used on premature babies or any child younger than 2 months old.

To make sure Silvadene is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• liver disease;

• kidney disease;

• a genetic enzyme deficiency called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency; or

• an allergy to sulfa drugs.

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