Silvadene Cream 1% (silver sulfadiazine) is a topical (for the skin) antibiotic used to treat or prevent infections on areas of burned skin. Silvadene Cream is available in generic form.
What Are Side Effects of Silvadene?
Common side effects of Silvadene Cream include:
- pain,
- burning, or
- itching of the treated skin,
- upset stomach, or
- discoloration (brown/gray/blue) of skin and mucous membranes (such as the gums).