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Silver Sulfadiazine
What is it? Overview Usage Side Effects and Warnings
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What is Silver Sulfadiazine?

(SIL ver sul fa DYE a zeen)

• This medicine is used to prevent or treat skin infections.

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• If you have liver disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have kidney disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• Be careful if you have G6PD deficiency. Anemia may occur.

• You can get sunburned more easily. Avoid sun, sunlamps, and tanning beds. Use sunscreen; wear protective clothing and eyewear.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Change in color of skin.

• Skin irritation.

• Anemia.

Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately

• If you suspect an...

 
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