Silver sulfadiazine cream: how to take it safely
Flamazine
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Prevents and treats infection in burns and some leg ulcers.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Clean the burn as your health worker showed you. Apply a layer about 3 mm thick with a clean glove or sterile spatula.
- Cover with a sterile dressing.
When to take it
Apply once or twice a day.
Take it with
Not applicable.
What to avoid
- Using it if you are allergic to sulfa drugs.
- Using it in pregnancy near the time of delivery, and in babies under 2 months.
- Using it on large areas for a long time.
Possible side effects
Burning, stinging, skin staining.
Get help if
Spreading redness, pus, fever, rash or very little urine: see a doctor.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.