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US brand names:Silvadene, SSD Cream
Silver ions disrupt bacterial DNA replication while sulfadiazine inhibits folate synthesis. Synergistic broad-spectrum antimicrobial including Pseudomonas.
May cause transient leukopenia. Argyria rare. Apply 1/16 inch (~1.5 mm) thick. Cover with non-adherent dressing. Reapply 1-2 times daily. Safe for most species including reptiles.
Species references:All Bearded Dragon drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | Topical | See the cited source for the printed regimen | q12-24h | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (held), Silver Sulfadiazine, Topical monograph, printed p.1433-1434 (corpus PDF p.1460-1461), Suggested Dosages/Uses: "For burns, silver sulfadiazine (SSD) is applied once to twice daily at a thickness of ~1/16th of an […]" — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
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