An antibiotic cream typically used for wound healing.
My doctor gave my toddler silver sulfadiazine for a diaper rash and it is the only thing that works when she gets diarrhea and a bad diaper rash. There have been no ill effects.
I am a certified veterinary technician working in a small animal practice and we use silver sulfadiazine cream all of the time. We normally use it on the dogs paw pads when they sustain and injury to them. As always first see your veterinarian if it is not a minor injury!
1 percent silver sulfadiazine cream is primarily used for treating burns and preventing infections, not for scabies. Scabies is caused by a mite infestation, and the standard treatments involve topical medications such as permethrin or ivermectin. While silver sulfadiazine has antimicrobial properties, it is not effective against the mites that cause scabies. For scabies treatment, it's best to consult a healthcare professional for appropriate medications.
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Silver Sulfadiazine cream (SSD) is used to help treat wound sepsis in patients that have second and third degree burns to their skin. It is not recommended as a diaper rash cream.
Silver sulfadiazine is an antibacterial and antifungal agent. It's used as a topical cream used to prevent and treat skin infections on areas of burned skin. You should speak with your doctor before using it for anything else.
i would have to say NO to that ?
You could probably get some from a vet.
"Silver sulfadiazine provides a steady supply of silver ions over a long period of time where as other silver salts such as silver nitrate release a large amount of silver ions all at once. If silver is employed as the primary antimicrobial agent in burn wound creams, the burn wound needs a steady supply of silver ions over a long period of time to kill off any microbes that could possibly infect the wound until it heals."
Silver sulfadiazine is primarily used as a topical antibiotic for preventing and treating infections in burn wounds. It is not specifically indicated for treating shingles (herpes zoster), which is a viral infection caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus. Treatment for shingles typically involves antiviral medications such as acyclovir, valacyclovir, or famciclovir, along with pain management. Therefore, silver sulfadiazine is not an appropriate treatment for shingles.
Mupirocin, Neomycin Sulphate, Polymyxins, Retapamulin, Silver Sulfadiazine (Silver Sulphadiazine), Fusidic Acid, Metronidazole
If a dog licks silver sulfadiazine, it may ingest the medication, which can potentially lead to gastrointestinal upset or other adverse effects, depending on the amount consumed. Silver sulfadiazine is generally intended for topical use, and ingestion is not recommended. It's important to monitor the dog for any signs of distress and consult a veterinarian if a significant amount is ingested or if the dog shows any unusual symptoms. Always keep medications out of reach of pets to prevent accidental ingestion.