Contents
- 1 Is there an over the counter equivalent to Silvadene?
- 2 What is the best antibiotic ointment for burns?
- 3 What kind of ointment is good for burns?
- 4 What is the generic for Silvadene?
- 5 What can I put on a burn over the counter?
- 6 What are the active ingredients of Silvadene cream?
- 7 Can you put Silvadene on your ears or face?
- 8 Is there an alternative to silver sulfadiazine ointment?
Is there an over the counter equivalent to Silvadene?
Silver Sulfadiazine is available in both prescription (Silvadene) and over-the-counter (Hydrogel AG) wound-care products. The pharmacy price of Silver Sulfadiazine is $26.99, but with SingleCare’s Silver Sulfadiazine coupon, it costs only $7.49.
What is the best antibiotic ointment for burns?
Use an over the counter antibiotic ointment or cream like Neosporin or Bacitracin to prevent infection of the burn. After applying the product, cover the area with a cling film or a sterile dressing or cloth.
Can Neosporin powder be used on burns?
Neosporin Dusting Powder 10 gm is a dermatological medication that belongs to the class of ‘antibiotics’ and is primarily used to treat bacterial skin infections. Neosporin Dusting Powder 10 gm is used as a first aid antibiotic to prevent infections in minor cuts, scrapes, or burns on your skin.
What kind of ointment is good for burns?
A good over-the-counter option for an uncomplicated burn is to use Polysporin or Neosporin ointment, which you can then cover with a non-stick dressing like Telfa pads.
What is the generic for Silvadene?
THERMAZENE (silver sulfadiazine cream;topical)
What can I use instead of silver sulfadiazine?
Chlorhexidine — Chlorhexidine gluconate (table 1), a long-lasting antimicrobial skin cleanser, is often used with a gauze dressing for burn wound coverage in superficial partial-thickness burns. Chlorhexidine dressings do not interfere with wound reepithelialization, in contrast to silver sulfadiazine [1].
What can I put on a burn over the counter?
Treating minor burns
- Cool the burn.
- Remove rings or other tight items from the burned area.
- Don’t break blisters.
- Apply lotion.
- Bandage the burn.
- If needed, take an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others), naproxen sodium (Aleve) or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others).
What are the active ingredients of Silvadene cream?
Active Ingredients: Silver sulfadiazine 1 % (in a water washable base). Pharmaceutical Forms: Cream. Topical antimicrobial (antibacterial and antifungal). Silver sulfadiazine has been introduced to replace silver nitrate in the topical treatment of extensive burns. It readily penetrates the eschar.
Where can I get Silvadene cream for a burn?
Silvadene is applied to unhealed burn wounds to protect the burn from becoming infected. It also provides a moist environment while the burn heals. The doctor will write a prescription for Silvadene cream either in the hospital or in the burn clinic. The prescription can be filled in any drug store.
Can you put Silvadene on your ears or face?
Before you use this cream, you must tell the doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any “Sulfa” drug, or if you are pregnant. Silvadene should never be applied to face. It can be put on the ears. Do not stop using the Silvadene until your doctor tells you to do so. If the cream darkens, throw it away and obtain a fresh supply
Is there an alternative to silver sulfadiazine ointment?
You can try some simple over the counter wound ointments like polymyxin ointments and topical steroid gels for the inflammation. If you still feel like necessary for Silver Sulfadiazine ointment, i am afraid you won’t get it in US without prescription and the only way to get it would be illegal which i won’t suggest as it is a felony.