Silver

Silver sulfadiazine cream, USP 1% is a topical antimicrobial drug indicated as an adjunct for the prevention and treatment of wound sepsis in patients with second and third degree burns.

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Drug facts

Used for: Silver sulfadiazine cream, USP 1% is a topical antimicrobial drug indicated as an adjunct for the prevention and treatment of wound sepsis in patients with second and third degree burns.
How to take it: Apply body wash to wet skin Work into a lather and rinse thorouahly Use aaily as needed

What it is used for

Helps reduce bacteria on the skin

For cleansing and refreshing the body

How to take it

Apply body wash to wet skin Work into a lather and rinse thorouahly Use aaily as needed

While you are taking it

Avoid contact with eyes. lf contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.

Side effects, and when to stop

Stop use if irritation or rash occurs.

Warnings

For external use only

Keeping it away from children

Keep out of reach of children. lf swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Active ingredient

Silver 0.000132%

Cite this page

NLM: sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Silver; [reviewed 2026 Aug 3; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/silver
APA 7th: sofidex. (2026, August 3). Silver. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/silver
AMA 11th: Silver. sofidex. Reviewed August 3, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/silver

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