Silver sulfadiazine (INN, or silvadene) is a topical sulfonamide/silver antibacterial used as a topical burn cream on burns, including chemical burns. It prevents the growth of a wide array of bacteria, as well as yeast, on the damaged skin.
Silver sulfadiazine is typically delivered in a 1% cream or aqueous suspension. Brand names include Silvadene (a genericized trademark), Silverex, Silvazine, Flamazine, Thermazene, and SSD.
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