Silver sulfadiazine
Nota anche come: Flamazine
Apply exactly as directed by your veterinarian. * Clean the wound as instructed before applying the cream. * Wear gloves when applying to prevent spreading infection to the wound and to avoid staining your hands. * Prevent your pet from licking the treated area; an Elizabethan collar (cone) is usually necessary. > Contact your vet if the wound worsens, looks redder, has a foul odor, or if your pet develops a rash.
Dosage must be set by your veterinarian for your specific pet. Never give human medication or another pet’s prescription without veterinary guidance.
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What it is used for
- Burns and superficial wound infections
- Burns and superficial wound infections
How it is given
Possible side effects
- Local irritation
- Erythema
- Skin discoloration (argyria) with prolonged use
- Delayed wound healing (in some cases)
Cautions & contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to sulfonamides
- Use in pregnant or premature animals (theoretical risk of kernicterus)
- > Avoid contact with eyes. > Use with caution in patients with known sulfonamide hypersensitivity. > May impair the action of topical proteolytic enzymes used for wound debridement. > Systemic absorption can occur if applied to very large burn areas, potentially leading to systemic sulfonamide effects.
Drug interactions
- Topical proteolytic enzymes (e.g., collagenase): Silver may inactivate the enzymes, reducing their debriding efficacy.
- Cimetidine: May increase the risk of leukopenia if significant systemic absorption occurs.
Domande frequenti
What is Silver sulfadiazine used for in pets?
Apply exactly as directed by your veterinarian. * Clean the wound as instructed before applying the cream. * Wear gloves when applying to prevent spreading infection to the wound and to avoid staining your hands. * Prevent your pet from licking the treated area; an Elizabethan collar (cone) is usually necessary. > Contact your vet if the wound worsens, looks redder, has a foul odor, or if your pet develops a rash.
Is Silver sulfadiazine safe for my pet?
Dosage must be set by your veterinarian for your specific pet. Never give human medication or another pet’s prescription without veterinary guidance.
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