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Silvadene

Silvadene is used for:

Treating and preventing bacterial infection in second- and third-degree burns. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Silvadene is a sulfonamide. It kills bacteria by working on the cell membrane and cell wall.

Do NOT use Silvadene if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Silvadene
• you are pregnant and near your delivery date
• you are taking methenamine

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Silvadene :

Some medical conditions may interact with Silvadene . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you are allergic to sulfonamides (eg, sulfamethoxazole)
• if you have kidney or liver problems or glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Silvadene . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Methenamine because the side effects of Silvadene may be increased

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Silvadene may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Silvadene :

Use Silvadene as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Wash your hands thoroughly before and after application of Silvadene . Use a sterile-gloved hand to apply Silvadene to a thickness of approximately 1/16 inch on all affected areas. Whenever necessary, reapply the cream to keep the affected areas covered at all times.
• To prevent or to clear up your infection completely, continue using Silvadene for the full course of treatment even if your condition improves in a few days. Do not miss any doses.
• If you miss a dose of Silvadene , use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Silvadene .

Important safety information:

• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
• Silvadene may be harmful if swallowed. If you may have taken Silvadene by mouth, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Silvadene is effective only against bacteria. It is not effective for treating viral infections.
• It is important to use Silvadene for the full course of treatment. Failure to do so may decrease the effectiveness of Silvadene and increase the risk that the bacteria will no longer be sensitive to Silvadene and will not be able to be treated by this or certain other antibiotics in the future.
• Long-term or repeated use of Silvadene may cause a second infection. Your doctor may want to change your medicine to treat the second infection. Contact your doctor if signs of a second infection occur.
• Silvadene is not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 2 months of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Silvadene during pregnancy. It is unknown if Silvadene is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Silvadene .

Possible side effects of Silvadene :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Burning; hives; itching; rash; redness; skin discoloration.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); difficulty urinating.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Silvadene may be harmful if swallowed.

Store Silvadene at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Silvadene out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Silvadene , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Silvadene is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Silvadene . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.