Generic name:silver sulfadiazine (topical route) [ SIL-ver-sul-fa-DYE-a-zeen ]
Drug class:Topical antibiotics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 1, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Silvadene
- SSD
- SSD AF
- Thermazene
In Canada
- Flamazine
- Ssd
Available Dosage Forms:
- Cream
Therapeutic Class: Antibacterial
Chemical Class: Sulfonamide
Uses for Silvadene
Silver sulfadiazine cream is used to prevent and treat wound infections in patients with second- and third-degree burns. Patients with severe burns or burns over a large area of the body must be treated in a hospital.
Silver sulfadiazine is an antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria or preventing its growth.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Silvadene
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of silver sulfadiazine topical in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Use of silver sulfadiazine topical is not recommended in premature or newborn babies 2 months of age and younger.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of silver sulfadiazine topical in the elderly.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining in...
