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Treats skin infections. Silvadene® Cream treats and prevents the infection of serious burns.
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Bactroban, Benzaclin, Duac, SSD AF, SSD, Lotrisone, Plexion Sct, Clindagel, Centany, Phisohex, Clenia, Rosanil, Cleocin T, Neosporin Plus Maximum Strength, Neosporin |
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Antibacterial
Bactroban, Benzaclin, Duac, SSD AF, SSD, Lotrisone, Plexion Sct, Clindagel, Centany, Phisohex, Clenia, Rosanil, Cleocin T, Neosporin Plus Maximum Strength, Neosporin
Uses
Treats skin infections. Silvadene® Cream treats and prevents the infection of serious burns.
Storage
- Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
- Do not freeze.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of the used medicine container and any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment.
- You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.
Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Cream, Ointment, Lotion, Gel/Jelly, Swab, Spray, Foam, Sponge, Liquid.
This medicine should not be used in your eyes, inside your body, or over large areas of skin.
- If this medicine does get in your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse it off right away.
Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.
- Follow your doctor's instructions about how to clean and care for your wound while you are using this medicine.
If you are using this medicine without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label.
Some forms of this medicine may contain alcohol.
- Do not use these medicines near a fire or if you are smoking.
Different forms of this medicine are used in different ways.
- Be sure you understand all the directions before you use them.
- Ask a pharmacist if you have any questions.
Side Effects
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
Blistering, peeling, red skin rash.
Change in how much or how often you urinate.
Dark-colored urine, blood in the urine, or pale stools.
Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, or pain in your upper stomach.
Redness, burning, itching, or swelling in the area where the medicine is applied.
Unexplained fever, chills, cough, sore throat, and body aches.
Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.
Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.
Precautions
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any of its ingredients.
- You should not use Silvadene® cream if you have had an allergic reaction to silver sulfadiazine or other sulfa drugs.
- Do not use Silvadene® Cream on babies less than 2 months old, or if you are pregnant and near or at term.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, apply it as soon as you can.
- If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to apply the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Drug Interactions
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or any problems with your blood.
Your doctor will need to check your blood or urine at regular visits while you are using this medicine.
- Be sure to keep all appointments.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse, call your doctor.
- Call your doctor if you are using Bactroban® and your skin does not get better in 3 to 5 days.
In some cases, the long-term use of topical antibacterial medicines can cause a fungal infection.
- Tell your doctor if you notice new or increased pain, redness, or swelling on the treated skin.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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