Silvez Plus 1%/0.2% Cream

Short Description

Silvez Plus 1%/0.2% Cream is a combination medicine used to treat burn wounds, preventing infections and promoting skin healing.

Dosage Form

Cream

Introduction

Silvez Plus 1%/0.2% Cream is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be applied only to the affected areas of the skin with clean and dry hands. Wash your hands before and after applying the medicine. If it gets into your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina, rinse with water. It may take several days to weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you should keep using this medicine regularly. The course of the treatment should be completed to ensure better efficacy of the medicine. If your condition does not improve or gets worse, you should talk to your doctor.

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying unless hands are the affected area.

Side Effects

Minor burning, stinging, or irritation when applied

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Silvez Plus 1%/0.2% Cream during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Silvez Plus 1%/0.2% Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Silvez Plus 1%/0.2% Cream is a combination of two medicines: Sulfadiazine and Chlorhexidine Gluconate. Sulfadiazine is an antibiotic that stops bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient required for bacterial multiplication. Chlorhexidine Gluconate is an antiseptic and disinfectant that works by binding strongly with skin, killing infectious microorganisms, and effectively cleaning out cuts, wounds, and burns to prevent them from getting infected.

Clean the burn area and then apply the cream using a sterile gloved hand or a sterile spatula Apply it once or twice daily and re-apply to any areas from which it gets removed due to activity Burn areas should be covered with the cream at all times Avoid contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas