Flammazine 1% (50 g)

Indication

Topical antibacterial cream for the prevention and treatment of infection in burns, and in wounds such as leg ulcers, pressure sores and skin grafts.

Ingredients

• Silver sulfadiazine 1 g per 100 g (1%)

Direction

For cutaneous use only, as prescribed. After cleaning the wound, apply a layer about 3-5 mm thick with a sterile spatula or gloved hand, once or twice daily, with or without a dressing. Do not swallow.

Side effects

• Local burning
• pain or itching at the application site.
• Skin rash or allergic reactions
• transient decrease in white blood cells.
• Grey
• blue skin discolouration (argyria) with prolonged use on large areas.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist if unsure
• stop use and seek advice if an allergic reaction occurs.

Precautions

• Do not use if allergic to sulfonamides (sulfa drugs).
• Pregnancy: do not use from the 7th month of pregnancy unless there is no therapeutic alternative
• not for premature or newborn infants under 2 months.
• Use with caution in G6PD deficiency
• liver or kidney impairment
• and on large burned areas
• for external use only
• do not swallow.
• Prescription
• only medicine
• respect the prescribed doses.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist if unsure
• stop use and seek advice if an allergic reaction occurs.