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Can my father put silverex ointment on his wound.he is diabetic.he was putting neospirin but he developd rash.am looking for a substitute.thanks?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

SILVEREX OINTMENT: SILVEREX IS A SULFA MEDICATION. MANY PEOPLE ARE ALLERGIC TO SULFA. MANY PEOPLE ARE ALSO ALLERGIC TO NEOSPORIN. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE WHAT TO USE, PLEASE CALL OR SEE YOUR DERMATOLOGIST.

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Dr. Ward Dean answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Silver is fine: Silver is a time-honored antimicrobial. It will also speed wound healing.

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A member asked:

Can my father put silverex ointment on his wound.he is diabetic.he was putting neospirin but he developd rash.am looking for a substitute.thanks?

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