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Silver Sulphadiazine is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Silver Sulphadiazine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott) is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott) safe for pregnant women?
Silver Sulphadiazine may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Silver Sulphadiazine again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott) safe during breastfeeding?
Silver Sulphadiazine does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott) on the Kidneys?
Silver Sulphadiazine rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott) on the Liver?
Side effects of Silver Sulphadiazine rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott) on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Silver Sulphadiazine for the heart.
Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott) habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott).
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott). So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott) is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott) for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott)
Taking Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott) with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott)
You may consume alcohol while taking Silver Sulphadiazine (Abbott). But caution is still important.
Apply the Silver Sulphadiazine in the affected area 2 times a day or as advised/prescribed by your doctor. Do not apply this cream to the infant.
Yes, Silver Sulphadiazine is safe to use, if applied in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as pain, burning, itching If you experience any discomfort after applying this do inform your doctor.
No, Silver Sulphadiazine is not used to treat acne, it is used in second- and third-degree burn, hence it is not used in the treatment of acne.
Yes, Silver Sulphadiazine may cause a burning sensation. It has been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing the same after taking this drug, you are advised to consult about it with your doctor.
Silver Sulphadiazine is used to treat the burns and it has no effect on scars, you are recommended to consult with your doctor for the treatment of scars.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Silvadene® cream 1% (silver sulfadiazine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 706