Treated areas can be left uncovered, but a gauze dressing may be used. Apply the cream to cover the whole area evenly. Clean the affected area and remove burned or dead skin.
Follow the directions on the prescription label. They need to know if you have any of these conditions: -anemia or other blood disorders -glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency -kidney disease -liver disease -porphyria -an unusual or allergic reaction to silver sulfadiazine, sulfa drugs, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives -pregnant or trying to get pregnant -breast-feeding How should I use this medicine? What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? This medicine may be used for other purposes ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. It helps to prevent or treat serious infection. It is used on the skin for second or third degree burns. SILVER SULFADIAZINE (SIL ver sul fa DYE a zeen) is a sulfonamide antibiotic.
