Manufacturer: Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Sulfadiazine(0.01)
Tube of 20gm Cream
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Silva Cream is meant for external use only. It should be applied only to the affected area of the skin, after cleaning the wound. Use it as per the dosage and schedule prescribed by your doctor. To get the most benefit, apply it regularly and preferably at the same time each day. Do not use larger amounts or apply it more often or for a longer duration than directed. This will only increase the risk of side effects. Avoid any contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the medicine in these areas.
This medicine is generally safe to use with minimal side effects like minor burning or irritation that may be seen after application. These are usually temporary and resolve quickly. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects persist or if your condition does not improve.
Before using it, inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy to it or any other medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using it. Your doctor may monitor your blood cell counts during treatment.
Silva Cream is an antibiotic. It stops the bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient required for bacterial multiplication.
Pharmacokinetics: Sulfadiazine is rapidly and extensively absorbed from the gut and is 20 to 55% bound to plasma proteins. T1/2 is 7-12 hours.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Silva
Burning sensation
Sulfadiazine is contraindicated in the following circumstances: Hypersensitivity to sulfonamides. In infants less than 2 months of age (except as adjunctive therapy with pyrimethamine in the treatment of congenital toxoplasmosis).
Information regarding the use of Silva Cream during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
No interaction found/established
Silva Cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
The baby's skin should not come into direct contact with the treated area of skin. Water-miscible cream/gel is preferred as ointments may expose the baby to harmful effects of Silva Cream via licking.
Susceptible infections including chancroid, trachoma, inclusion conjunctivitis, nocardiosis, UTI (secondary therapy), toxoplasmosis encephalitis, meningococcal meningitis, acute otitis media, rheumatic fever.
colitis.
hematologic toxicity.
hypersensitivity reactions.
liver disease.
porphyria.
renal dysfunction.
crystalluria.
hemodialysis.
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.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Silva Cream, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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.
Q. What if I don't get better after using Silva Cream?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Q. Can I stop taking Silva Cream when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Silva Cream and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
