Drug Details
Therapeutic Class:
Topical antimicrobials
Forms:
Cream
Administration:
Topical use (direct application to the skin)
Therapeutic Uses:
For prevention and treatment of burn wound infections and wound sepsis in people with second- and third-degree burns
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Silver Sulfadiazine Drug Class
Silver sulfadiazine (sil-ver sul-fah-dye-ah-zeen) is an antimicrobial (antibiotic).
Silver Sulfadiazine Age Range
Silver sulfadiazine cream is approved for use in adults. The safety and efficacy of this medication in pediatric patients under 18 years of age have not been established. This drug should not be used on premature infants or babies under 2 months of age.
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