Question 1

what would the effects be if i used expired silvadene (silver sulfadiazine)?

Accepted Answer

NONE: Silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) is not effective against fungus. The expiration date is not relavent.

Question 2

silver sulfadiazine good for sunburns?

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Overkill: Silver sulfadiazine is used for significant second and third degree burns. It would be overkill for a sunburn unless is was an unusually severe burn.

Question 3

what is silver sulfadiazine cream used for?

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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 4

how effective is silver sulfadiazine cream?

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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 5

silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) for sunburn, is this okay?

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Expensive overkill: Sunburn is response of the tissues to injury from solar radiation. It is simply inflammation which means increase blood flow to the area to promote healing. Do not use ice as this can injure already injured skin. Cool water soaks can help as can taking anti-inflammation medicines like Motrin or advil (ibuprofen). Avoid any further damage as this can cause scarring . Good skin cream applied daily/gently helps.

Question 6

does silver sulfadiazine cure bv?

Accepted Answer

No: Bv is a synergistic infection involving gardnerella and a number of other bacteria. It is treated with Metronidazole oral or intravaginal treatment. Tinidazole and Clindamycin are alternatives. Oral and intravaginal probiotics containing lactobacilli can help. Recurrent disease is related to colonization of your sex partner, inconsistant condom use.  Silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) is not a rx for bv. It is for burns.

Question 7

can i use silver sulfadiazine on a bartholin's cyst?

Accepted Answer

Warm soaks: In addition to warm soaks if this area is inflamed you need to see your gynecologist. It might need to be drained.

Question 8

can u use silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) cream on boils?

Accepted Answer

No: Silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) cream will not help on boils.

Question 9

can i use silver sulfadiazine on vagina?

Accepted Answer

WHY????: You could. But the real question is WHY????First define the problem, then devise a remedy.

Question 10

is it safe to use silver sulfadiazine on a sty?

Accepted Answer

No: Slivadene cream is not indicated for use around the eye.  It may cause eye irration and burning.  See your doctor for appropriate treatment.

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