Silverex Cream: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Quick overview

Silverex Cream contains Chlorhexidine Gluconate and Silver Sulfadiazine, combined topical antibiotic and antiseptic agents. It is used to treat and prevent bacterial infection in minor burns, scalds, cuts, abrasions, sunburn blisters, leg ulcers, and pressure sores, and to prevent infection in skin graft donor sites. It works by acting on the bacterial wall and outer covering, causing bacteria to die and lowering bacterial counts on the skin surface. It should be applied exactly as directed by a doctor or pharmacist.

What is Silverex Cream

Silverex Cream is a topical broad-spectrum antimicrobial medicine used to treat minor burns, scalds, scratches, cuts, abrasions, sunburn blisters, and infected cracked skin. It is also used for short-term treatment of infection in leg ulcers and pressure sores, and to prevent infection in skin graft donor sites and extensive abrasions.

Silverex Cream uses

• Burn wound infections
• Leg ulcers and bedsores
• Prevention of infection in skin graft donor sites and extensive abrasions
• Short-term treatment of infection in pressure sores

Benefits of Silverex Cream

• Helps prevent and control bacterial infection in wounds, burns, and cuts
• Reduces bacterial count on the skin surface

How Silverex Cream works

This medicine works by acting on the wall and outer covering of bacteria, causing them to die. This lowers the number of bacteria on the skin surface.

Silverex Cream dosage

Apply a thin layer of the cream to the affected area as instructed by your doctor. Follow all usage instructions on the label or package insert. Do not apply more or less than the recommended amount. Do not stop using this medicine without consulting your doctor. This medicine is meant for external use only; keep it away from the eyes and do not use it inside body cavities. Usage does not depend on food timings. If you miss applying a dose, apply it as soon as you remember, but skip it if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not apply a double amount to make up for a missed one.

Available forms and strengths

• Cream

Side effects of Silverex Cream

Common

• Burning sensation at the application site
• Itching of skin
• Skin peeling
• Bluish discoloration of the skin

Serious

• Hypersensitivity reactions

Warnings and precautions

• Use with caution if you have severe allergies, asthma, or AIDS, since there is a higher risk of severe allergic reactions. Tell your doctor right away about any unusual symptoms; a different medicine may be needed in some cases.
• This medicine is not recommended for anyone under 18 years old, since its safety and effectiveness in that age group has not been established.
• For external use only. Keep away from the eyes, and do not use it inside body cavities.
• This medicine may interact with many other medicines and cause serious side effects, so tell your doctor about all medicines, herbs, and supplements you are using before you start treatment.
• Use with caution if you have porphyria, since it may make the condition worse. A different medicine may be considered in some cases.
• Do not use if you are allergic to chlorhexidine, silver sulfadiazine, or any other ingredient in this medicine.
• This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary, especially for premature or newborn infants in their first months of life, due to a higher risk of a rare brain condition linked to jaundice. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor first.
• This medicine is not recommended while breastfeeding unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor may advise stopping breastfeeding or stopping the medicine depending on your condition.
• Use with caution if you have kidney disease, since there is a higher risk of serious side effects. Your kidney function may need to be monitored, and your doctor may consider an alternative if needed.
• Use with caution if you have liver disease, since there is a higher risk of serious side effects. Your liver function may need to be monitored, and your doctor may consider an alternative if needed.
• It is not known how this medicine interacts with alcohol. Ask your doctor before drinking alcohol while using it.

When to see a doctor

An overdose isn't likely to cause serious symptoms unless large amounts are applied over a long time, but swallowing this medicine can be harmful and needs urgent medical care.

Alternatives

• Flamazine Cream
• Mupirocin Cream
• Bacitracin Ointment