About sulfadiazine silver
Topical sulfonamide antimicrobial
Used for
- Prevention and treatment of infection in burns and some wounds
Usual adult dose
Apply to cover the affected area; replace according to the plaster’s instructions, usually daily.
Usual dose in children
Used for burns in children; dosing and duration depend on age and wound size.
Common side effects
- Burning or irritation
- Rash or allergic reaction
- Rare blood-cell changes with extensive or prolonged use
Important warnings
- Avoid with sulfonamide allergy.
- Use cautiously with kidney or liver problems, or glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.
- Not for premature or newborn infants; avoid near the end of pregnancy.
- Large treated areas may increase absorption; follow product instructions.
Pregnancy
Avoid near delivery because sulfonamides may harm the newborn; use earlier only when a clinician considers it necessary.
Breastfeeding
Use cautiously; avoid treating large areas, particularly if the infant is premature, jaundiced, or ill.
Interactions
- May increase effects of blood thinners such as warfarin.
- May increase risk of low blood sugar with diabetes medicines.
- Enzymes in wound fluid can inactivate topical proteolytic wound treatments.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.