Silver Sulfadiazine

Last Reviewed: Sep 17, 2024

Pros & Cons


Silver Sulfadiazine Pros and Cons

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  • Silver sulfadiazine has broad antimicrobial activity (it is effective against a wide range of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria). 
  • Bacterial resistance against this drug is generally low.
  • It can treat and prevent infectious complications in severe burns.
  • Silver sulfadiazine may be an alternative for people who cannot use a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor such as mafenide.
  • There is a lower-cost generic available.

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  • Silver sulfadiazine can cause severe dermatologic and allergic reactions in some people.
  • Those with a sulfa allergy should not use this medicine.
  • This drug is not safe for premature babies and infants under 2 months of age.
  • It may not be safe for people with kidney or liver problems.