Description
CONTENTS:
Each gram contains 10mg of micronized silver sulfadiazine
INDICATION/USES:
Silver Sulfadiazine Cream 1% is a topical antimicrobial drug indicated as an adjunct for the prevention and treatment of wound sepsis in patients with second- and third-degree burns.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION:
Prompt institution of an appropriate regimen for care of the burned patient is of prime importance and includes the control of shock and pain. The burn wounds are then cleansed and debrided, and silver sulfadiazine cream 1% is applied with sterile gloved hands. Whenever necessary, the cream should be applied once to twice daily to a thickness of approximately 1/16 inch. Treatment with silver sulfadiazine cream 1% should be continued until satisfactory healing has occurred and the burned site is ready for grafting. The drug should not be withdrawn from the therapeutic regimen while there remains the possibility of infection except if a significant adverse reaction occurs.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Because sulfonamide therapy is known to increase the possibility of kernicterus, Silver Sulfadiazine Cream 1% should not be used in term pregnancy, on premature infants, or on newborn infants during the first 2 months of life.
PRESENTATION:
In 20 g aluminum tube and 500 g plastic jar
