Drug details

Silvadene (silver sulfadiazine)

type of Antibacterials, Topical

Silvadene Cream 1% (silver sulfadiazine) is a topical (for the skin) antibiotic used to treat or prevent infections on areas of burned skin. Silvadene Cream is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• pain,
• burning, or
• upset stomach, or
• itching of the treated skin,
• discoloration (brown/gray/blue) of skin and mucous membranes (such as the gums).

The following drugs are related to Silvadene, either as a replacement or used together:

• Albuked (albumin - human injection)

The following supplements are related to Silvadene, and may be used together with the drug:

• Honey (s.)
• Zinc (s.)
• Iodine (s.)