Question 1

whay store can i buy silver sulfadiazine cream over the counter?

Accepted Answer

RX only in the US: Silver sulfadiazine requires a prescription in the us (silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) or it's equivalents) and is not available over the counter. Great for burns.

Question 2

can i get a cream similar to silver sulfadiazine over the counter?

Accepted Answer

No: It is a prescription for infected burns.  You need to see a physician in order to reduce the chance of scarring if you have a second or third degree burn.  If your skin is infected for other reasons you should see a physician.

Question 3

for a small second degree burn that happened 3 hours ago, do i need to put silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) cream on it?   is it available over the counter?

Accepted Answer

No: I don't know what you define as "small" or where the burn is.

But, second degree burn means there is a blister.  It can be treated by applying any topical antibiotic, like bacitracin, twice a day, and keeping it covered until healed.   Bacitracin is over the counter.  There is nothing magical about silvadene (silver sulfadiazine).

Question 4

where to buy silver sulfadiazine cream otc?

Accepted Answer

Not in USA: Silver sulfadiazine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Question 5

how effective is silver sulfadiazine cream?

Accepted Answer

Pretty good: Silver sulfadiazine cream is a cornerstone of burn treatment. It revolutionized burn care. That being said, a good surgical team needs to follow your burns to monitor for complications.

Question 6

what is silver sulfadiazine cream used for?

Accepted Answer

Burns: This is a wonderful antiburn, antibiotic cream that stimulates granulation tissue to heal over burned areas, diabetic ulcers, common scrapes of the skin...

Question 7

what is silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) cream known as in the uk?

Accepted Answer

Flamazine: Silver sulfadiazine, a topical antibiotic, is known as flamazine (or sometimes SSD) in the UK.

Question 8

silver sulfadiazine cream good for ance razer bumps?

Accepted Answer

Razor Bumps: Shave with an electric razor, which does not cut as closely to the skin as a traditional razor. If using a traditional razor, make sure that it is not rusty or dull. Use a shaving gel (rather than cream) and always shave in the direction the hair grows. Avoid pulling the skin taut while shaving---while this results in a close shave, it also can result in razor bumps. Otc bump patrol is helpful.

Question 9

can silver sulfadiazine cream be used on turf burn?

Accepted Answer

Second-degree burns: ..., such as an abrasion or "road rash, " will heal on their own, given good wound care and good nutrition. Burns on the face should be gooped up with antibiotic ointment several times a day; no dressings are necessary. Burn wounds elsewhere can have antibiotic ointment or silver sulfadiazine (silvadene) applied and then dressed with dressing changes daily in conjunction with a bath/shower.

Question 10

how often should i apply silver sulfadiazine cream on a burn?

Accepted Answer

Every 6 hours: You can apply silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) anywhere from 2 x per day up to 4 x per day.  Apply with a thick coating.

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