Silverdin Plus is a topical cream that contains the antimicrobial agent silver sulfadiazine in micronized form for topical application. The cream vehicle consists of water, stearyl alcohol, white petrolatum, polyoxyl 40 stearate, propylene glycol, isopropyl myristate, and sorbitan monooleate with 0.3% methylparaben as a preservative. Silver sulfadiazine has broad antimicrobial activity and is bactericidal for many gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria as well as being effective against yeast. It is used with other treatments to help prevent and treat wound infections in patients with serious burns.
Positive aspects of Silverdin Plus:
- It has broad antimicrobial activity and is effective against many types of bacteria and yeast.
- It is used to help prevent and treat wound infections in patients with serious burns.
Negative aspects of Silverdin Plus:
- Silver sulfadiazine must not be used on premature babies or on newborns during the first 2 months of life because of the risk of serious side effects.
- The product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
Ingredients of Silverdin Plus:
- Silver sulfadiazine in micronized form
- Water
- Stearyl alcohol
- White petrolatum
- Polyoxyl 40 stearate
- Propylene glycol
- Isopropyl myristate[[1]]...
