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Can you buy silvadene cream over the counter
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Dr. STEPHEN GIROUXanswered
Pharmacology 40 years experience
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. Gre... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sheila Calderonanswered
Internal Medicine 41 years experience
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 b... Read More
4.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kathleen Saradariananswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
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 ... Read More
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Dr. Megan Jackanswered
Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Second degree burn: The biggest risk for 2nd degree burns are infection and scarring. Silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) is by prescription only. You should apply an ointmen... Read More
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Robert Dorseyanswered
36 years experience
Probably not: If the skin is intact there is no need to apply silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) cream. It is not over the counter. You can use regenecare to keep thin... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Easternanswered
Dermatology 44 years experience
Not in USA: Silver sulfadiazine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sheila Calderonanswered
Internal Medicine 41 years experience
No: See your doctor if your skin is infected. It could go to cellulitis if you ignore it. It is is usually used for burns and they can cause scarring.
4.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ernest Blockanswered
Trauma Surgery 35 years experience
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 ... Read More
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Randy Lischanswered
Podiatry 38 years experience
Burns: This is a wonderful antiburn, antibiotic cream that stimulates granulation tissue to heal over burned areas, diabetic ulcers, common scrapes of the sk... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
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Flamazine: Silver sulfadiazine, a topical antibiotic, is known as flamazine (or sometimes SSD) in the UK.
866 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 42-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Fisheranswered
Dermatology 32 years experience
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... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Charles Breauxanswered
Pediatric Surgery 39 years experience
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... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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