Is Silver Sulfadiazine Cream Advisable For A Child With Hep C Contamination?

Posted on Fri, 18 Sep 2015

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Question : My daughter is using silver sulfadiazine cream for a cut by her toes. In 1988, she received a transfusion after surgery contaminated with Hep C. She is asymptomatic, and her liver numbers so far are good.
I noticed that this cream can cause liver side effects. Is it safe in tiny amounts for 10 days?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Silver sulfadiazine used in burn wounds

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Silver sulfadiazine cream is not an appropriate option for treating a cut wound on the toes. Its mainly used for burn wound infections treatment and prevention.

If there is a history of burn then it can be continued. It doesn't absorb significantly to cause liver damage. A better option would be to apply local antiseptic povidone followed by mupirocin local cream.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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