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Silver Sulphadiazine is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Silver Sulphadiazine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott) is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott) is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott) safe for pregnant women?
Silver Sulphadiazine may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Silver Sulphadiazine again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott) safe during breastfeeding?
Silver Sulphadiazine does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott) on the Kidneys?
Silver Sulphadiazine rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott) on the Liver?
Side effects of Silver Sulphadiazine rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott) on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Silver Sulphadiazine for the heart.
Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott) habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott).
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott). So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott) is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott) for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott)
Taking Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott) with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott)
You may consume alcohol while taking Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott). But caution is still important.
Silver Sulphadiazine work by killing the bacteria by acting on the cell wall and cell membrane of the bacteria.
Silver Sulphadiazine is used to treat the burns and it has no effect on scars, you are recommended to consult with your doctor for the treatment of scars.
No, Silver Sulphadiazine is a prescription drug so do not apply it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to apply for this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
Yes, you can use Silver Sulphadiazine with lidocaine. There is no such drug-drug interaction was found, but you should always take this medicine after consulting your doctor.
Apply the Silver Sulphadiazine in the affected area 2 times a day or as advised/prescribed by your doctor. Do not apply this cream to the infant.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Silvadene® cream 1% (silver sulfadiazine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 706
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Silvadene® cream 1% (silver sulfadiazine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 706
