Silvadene information

Understanding a medication is very important.  We know it can be a daunting task to read through technical explanations of drugs, their potential side effects, precautions, dosage and use; however, please take the time now to read through our easy to understand description of the drug (SILVADENE).

What is Silvadene (silver sulfadiazine topical)?

Silver sulfadiazine is an antibiotic. It is used for figthing bacteria and fungus on the skin.

Silver sulfadiazine  is a topical antibiotic (for the skin)that  is used to prevent or treat infections on the skin that have been burned.

Silver sulfadiazine topical may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Silvadene (silver sulfadiazine topical)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to silver sulfadiazine or another sulfa medication.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or an enzyme deficiency called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD).

The person applying this medication to burn wounds should wear sterile disposable gloves. Take care to keep the treatment area as clean as possible to prevent further infection.
Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.

Avoid exposing treated skin areas to sunlight, sunlamps, or tanning beds. Silver sulfadiazine can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight, and a sunburn may result. Wear protective clothing when you are outdoors. Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as fever, chills, flu symptoms, easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, ulcers on treated skin areas, swelling or weight gain, urinating less than usual, or a severe blistering or peeling red skin rash.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using Silvadene (silver sulfadiazine topical)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to silver sulfadiazine or another sulfa medication.
If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication:

liver disease;
kidney disease; or
an enzyme deficiency called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD).

FDA pregnancy category B. Silver sulfadiazine is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether silver sulfadiazine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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