Silver sulfadiazine 1% (10 mg/g) cream

What Silver sulfadiazine is used for:

• This medicine is a topical antibacterial cream with an active ingredient which belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called sulfonamides.
• It is used to prevent infection in severe burns.
• Other types of wounds, such as pressure sores and leg ulcers, may also benefit from the application of this cream.

Do not use Silver sulfadiazine:

• Do not use if: you have an allergy to Silver sulfadiazine or any medicine within the Sulfonamide group or any of the ingredients.
• Do not give Silver sulfadiazine to premature infants or newborn infants in the first months of life. Sulfonamides may cause a life-threatening condition known as "kernicterus" (jaundice of the brain) in babies during the first months of life by interfering with normal metabolism.
• Do not use if the tube or jar has been opened or shows signs of tampering before your first application.

Warnings and precautions:

• Tell your doctor if:
• you have any allergies to any other medicines or any other substances, such as foods, preservatives or dyes.
• you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant
• it should not be used during the last month of pregnancy. Your doctor will discuss the risks and benefits of using when pregnant.
• you are breast-feeding or intend to breastfeed
• Sulfonamides are excreted in the milk in small amounts and should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers Your doctor will discuss the risks and benefits of using when breastfeeding.
• Do not apply to the breasts before breast feeding.
• you know you are glucose-6- phosphate deficient
• you have or have had any other medical conditions, including:
• Low white blood cell count
• Problems with your liver and / or kidney.

Possible side effects:

• Stop using the product and seek immediate medical attention if you develop throat tightness or swelling of the eyes, face, lips or tongue, feel faint, or have difficulty breathing.
• Stop using the product if you develop hives or itching of the face or body. 

Other medicines and Silver sulfadiazine:

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using other creams, ointments or lotions or taking any medicine.
• This includes any that you buy without a prescription from a pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.

How to use Silver sulfadiazine:

• It should be applied by means of a sterile spatula or by hand, covered with a sterile glove, in a layer approximately 3-5 mm thick.
• One application at least every 24 hours is normally sufficient but the number of times a day to apply the cream will depend on your own individual needs.
• Where necessary reapply to any area where it has been removed during activity.

How to store Silver sulfadiazine:

• Keep in a cool dry place away from light where the temperature stays below 25°C.
• Refrigeration is not normally needed but in temperatures in excess of 30°C some form of cooling is desirable.
• Do not store it or any other medicine in the bathroom or near a sink. Do not leave it in the car or on window sills.
• Keep where young children cannot reach it.