Flamazine (Silver Sulphadiazine)

Flamazine Information:

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Flamazine (Silver Sulphadiazine) is used for treatment of infections caused by bacteria which can be killed by Flamazine such as infection in serious burn victims; infection in leg ulcers, burns, skin grafts, incisions and other clean lesions, abrasions, minor cuts and wounds. Antibacterial drugs like Flamazine treat only bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections. This medicine kills bacteria or stops their growth. This helps reduce or prevent infections. The time taken for the medicine to work will vary by wound type.

Flamazine from Canada

Canada Drugs Online is proud to offer you the brand Flamazine from Canada manufactured by Cardinal Health. The generic Silver Sulphadiazine comes from India also called Burn Cool by Intas and Silver Suph by a different manufacturer. Please call us toll free at 1-877-900-3784 for details.

CanadaDrugsOnline.com also carries other skin medications (topical/oral) such as Differin and Clobex.

Flamazine Side Effects:

Common side effects of Flamazine may include lowered white blood cells. Your doctor may order blood tests to monitor your white blood cell level while you are taking Flamazine.

Contact your doctor immediately if you notice more serious side effects such as:
• Application site rash with symptoms of abnormal changes in skin colour and texture – red rashes, itchy skin, bumps, blisters, swelling, burning and tenderness;
• Argyria (skin discolouration): blue-grey discolouration of the skin

This is not a complete list of side effects. If you notice any other side effects not listed here, please contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Flamazine Directions:

Flamazine is for topical (body surface) use only. Although you may feel better in early treatment, Flamazine should be used exactly as directed. Misuse or overuse of Flamazine could lead to growth of bacteria that will not be killed by Flamazine (resistance). This means that Flamazine may not work for you in the future. Do not share your medicine. Each jar or tube of Flamazine should be used on one person only. Do not apply Flamazine to leg ulcers which have large amounts of wound fluid.

Flamazine Precautions:

Do not use Flamazine if it is during the last month of your pregnancy or if it is during the first few months after birth for newborn or if you are allergic to silver sulfadiazine, cetyl alcohol, or any of the other ingredients of Flamazine. To help avoid side effects, talk to your healthcare professional before you take Flamazine about any health problems you may have, including if you:
• Are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant;
• Are breast feeding or intend to breast feed. Flamazine can pass into breast milk and cause harm to your baby;
• Have previously had allergic reactions to sulfonamides;
• Have a glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (g6pd) deficiency;
• Have liver or kidney problems;
• Have previously had low white blood cell levels.

Do not use this medicine for longer than advised by your doctor. This may lead to increased chance of side effects. If you are using Flamazine to treat large wounds, it is important to drink lots of liquids prevent dehydration and kidney damage. Flamazine may increase the time for dead tissue (eschar) to separate from the body. It may also change the appearance of burn wounds. Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines. Medicines which may interact with Flamazine include Enzymatic debriding agents (remove dead tissue from wounds); Oral hypoglycemic agents (for treatment of type 2 diabetes); Phenytoin (prevents seizures); Cimetidine (used for heartburn and ulcers).