Burnsil Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Silver sulfadiazine

Indications/Uses

Treatment & prevention of infection of burn wounds. Treatment of infected skin lesions.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Apply a layer of at least 2-3 mm directly to the wound or on a sterile gauze dressing. Reapply at least every 24 hr after removal of the old cream.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, liver damage & oliguria. Pregnancy. Premature infants & neonates.

Special Precautions

Avoid exposure of treated body parts to direct sunlight.

Adverse Reactions

Leucopenia, skin rash.

Storage

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Description

View Burnsil description for details of the chemical structure and excipients (inactive components).

Action

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MIMS Class

Topical Antibiotics

ATC Classification

D06BA01 - silver sulfadiazine ; Belongs to the class of topical sulfonamides used in the treatment of dermatological diseases.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Burnsil cream 10 mg/g (1% w/w)

Packing/Price

25 g x 1's

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