Quick Overview
Silver sulfadiazine (SSD) is a widely used topical antimicrobial agent in wound care, especially in burn management. Its dual mechanism of action targets bacterial growth, significantly reducing the risk of wound infections.
Maximum Wear Time
As per individual patient requirements but generally once per day and should be considered as a medication
Exudate Management
Nil
Application Orientation
Place cream over affect area
Alternatives
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Product Information
HMIF / Ordering Code
Order through pharmacy / Vendor
Categories
Brand
Primary Complementary Dressings
Uses
- Burns
- Infected wounds
- Not a first line product
Positives
- Can be used on both open and closed wounds
- Antimicrobial
- A think consistency allowing reduction in pain on application as apposed to thicker ointments
- Can be used in conjunction with other dressings
Limitations
- The cream requires time to be absorbed other wise it can be absorbed into the secondary dressing
- Where a secondary dressing much be used shortly after applying the cream make sure that their is a silicone interface between the cream and the dressing. The cream is too thick to pass through the pores of the silicone dressing but still allows exudate to be collected by the secondary dressing
- Where the cream is used in large areas the absorption of the silver needs to be assessed for long term treatment plans
Precautions
- Systemic absorption of sulfadiazine can occur, particularly in patients with extensive burns or compromised skin barriers, leading to potential adverse effects such as leukopenia, nephrotoxicity, and hypersensitivity reactions.
- Common side effects include:
- Local irritation
- Burning
- Pruritus
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