Silver Sulfadiazine Side Effects

Possible side effects of silver sulfadiazine are listed below. Call your doctor for medical advice if they are severe or persistent after a few days.

• Pain
• Itching
• Burning
• Skin discoloration

Some of the adverse effects of silver sulfadiazine are more serious. Call your doctor right away or seek emergency medical attention if you develop:

• Weakness or tiredness
• Fever 
• Sore throat 
• Painful joints
• Blood in urine
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes
• Unusual or allergic reaction (skin rash)

The above list may not include all the potential side effects of silver sulfadiazine. Contact your healthcare provider if the adverse reactions are unusual or severe or they do not get better over time. You can also report unusual side effects to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Silver Sulfadiazine Overdose: In case someone swallows silver sulfadiazine, call a health care professional immediately. You can also call your local poison control center or the national poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Call 911 if a person has collapsed, stopped breathing, is unresponsive, or has had a seizure.

Source: FDA