Curazine 1% cream 250gm

Description

Description

Curazine is used with other treatments to help prevent and treat wound infections in patients with serious burns. It contains silver sulfadiazine, that works by stopping the growth of bacteria that may infect an open wound. Silver sulfadiazine belongs to a class of medicine known as sulfa antibiotics. 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.

Directions For Use

Directions for use

• Wash your hands before applying silver sulfadiazine.
• Use your fingertips to apply a small amount of silver sulfadiazine in a thin layer, usually once daily at bedtime or as directed by the doctor.
• Consult the label directions, the Patient Information Leaflet, or your pharmacist if you have any questions.
• Use silver sulfadiazine on the skin only.
• Do not apply to the lip area or inside the nose/mouth.
• Do not apply to cut, scraped, sunburned, or eczema-affected skin.
• Avoid getting silver sulfadiazine in your eyes.
• If silver sulfadiazine gets into your eyes, flush with large amounts of water.
• Wash your hands after using silver sulfadiazine to avoid accidentally getting it in your eyes.
• Use silver sulfadiazine regularly to get the most benefit from it.
• To help remember, use silver sulfadiazine at the same time.
• Quantity is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
• Do not increase your quantity or take this product more often than directed.

Safety Information/Precautions

Precautions

Patients who are allergic to silver sulfadiazine or any of its components should consult the doctor before taking it.

If taking any vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products are taken then consult the doctor before using silver sulfadiazine.

If any type of swelling is experienced, consult your doctor immediately. Using silver sulfadiazine, especially in high concentrations, might result in a severe rash.

Side effects

Side effects include:

• Fever
• Chills
• Sore throat
• Easy bruising/bleeding
• Tiredness/weakness
• Rapid breathing
• Fast heartbeat
• Bloody urine
• Stomach/abdominal pain
• Persistent nausea
• Vomiting
• Dark urine
• Yellowing eyes/skin
• Mental/mood changes
• Rash
• Trouble breathing
• Itching
• Swelling.

Pregnancy

Consult your doctor before using Curazine during pregnancy for a better analysis.

Lactation

Consult your doctor before using Curazine during lactation for a better analysis.