Has anyone had experience with Silvadene 1% Cream for burns? Share your story
I was prescribed Silvadene 1% Cream to treat a severe burn and I'm curious to hear from others who have used it. The doctor explained that it's effective in preventing infections, but they didn't give me info on the side effects. I've read about things like allergic reactions and liver problems, but are these typical? How effective was the cream in your experience and what side effects did you notice? Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!
Has anyone had experience with Silvadene 1% Cream for burns? Share your story
I was prescribed Silvadene 1% Cream to treat a severe burn and I'm curious to hear from others who have used it. The doctor explained that it's effective in preventing infections, but they didn't give me info on the side effects. I've read about things like allergic reactions and liver problems, but are these typical? How effective was the cream in your experience and what side effects did you notice? Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!
Comments (9)
I'm an EMT and we use Silvadene often. It's very effective, but we watch out for those rare but severe side effects. Always good to keep an eye on patients.
I had a friend who had a severe reaction. Ended up with some really bad skin peeling. It's not to be taken lightly.
I used Silvadene after a bad kitchen accident. It worked wonders on the infection, but I had some skin irritation. My doctor assured me it was minor.
I heard some stories about people having trouble urinating. Scary stuff. Make sure to keep an eye out for that.
This stuff is a lifesaver. I got burned in a car accident and it prevented an infection from setting in. Worth the hassle of the side effects.
I had a really bad reaction to it. Got a rash all over and my doctor told me it was an allergic reaction. Had to switch to something else.
I had no side effects, but I had a mild case compared to some. It definitely helped with the pain and healing.
My brother is a firefighter and he swears by this stuff. He's had a few close calls and the Silvadene helped heal his burns quickly.
I was never a fan. I had a lot of irritation and it seemed to take forever to heal. Everyone is different though.
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