Flamazine

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How does it work?

Silver sulfadiazine is an antibiotic that is active against a wide range of bacteria and it is commonly used to treat and prevent infections at the site of burns. Silver sulfadiazine has also been used in other skin conditions, such as leg ulcers or pressure sores, where infection may prevent healing and for the prevention of infection in skin grafting. Flamazine is available in a cream preparation and can be applied directly on to the wound or ulcer. Application of an absorbent pad or gauze dressing is sometimes necessary after applying flamazine cream to prevent its accidental removal or further contamination of the wound. It is advised that flamazine cream be applied to the wound at least every 24 hours to ensure optimal effectiveness of the preparation at the wound site.

What is it used for?

- Prevention and treatment of wound infections such as abrasions, burns, leg ulcers and pressure sores

Warning!

- This preparation is for external use only.

Use with caution in

- Allergy to any sulphonamide medicine
- Decreased kidney function
- Decreased liver function
- Lack of the enzyme G6PD in the blood (G6PD deficiency)

Not to be used in

- Babies less than one month old (neonates)
- Heavily weeping (exudative) leg or pressure ulcers
- Premature infants
- Term or near term pregnancy

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

- This medicine should not be used in pregnancy unless your doctor considers it essential. It should not be used in the weeks prior to child birth. Seek medical advice from your doctor.
- This medicine should be used with caution by breastfeeding mothers, and only if the expected benefit to the mother is greater than any possible risk to the baby. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

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