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Is there another product that is like silver sulfadiazine it that can be used for burns?

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Dr. Jeffrey Juchauanswered

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Silver Suladiazine: is the treatment of choice. If this not available then antibiotic ointments can be used.

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Should I put a brandade 6 days after the rug burn happen and it's still open but not oozing and I've been putting Neosporin and silver sulfadiazine.

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