Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Silver Sulphadiazine
Chemical Class
Sulphonamide
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
What is Burnhel?
Uses
Silver nitrate is a natural compound that is used as an antiinfective agent. Silver nitrate topical (for use on the skin) is used to caut...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Sulphonamide
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotic, Topical pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Sulphonamide. It belongs to Antibiotics, Other pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotic, Topical pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Silver Sulphadiazine is 357.14.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Topical
1 % — As recommended.
As Required
2
Child · Topical
1 % — As recommended.
As Required . For above 3 yrs of children
Safety Alerts
You should not use silver nitrate if you are allergic to it
Ask a doctor before using silver nitrate topical if you are pregnant or breast-feeding
Important Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package
Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Repeated applications of silver nitrate may cause a gray or blue-black discoloration of treated skin. This is caused by the silver component of silver nitrate topical and is generally not harmful. Howeversilver nitrate can cause skin burns. If you are using this medicine at homebe sure you understand all directions for use and how to quickly neutralize the action of the medicine. Common side effects of silver nitrate topical may include: mild burning or cold sensation where the medicine is applied. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Drug Interactions
Medicine used on the skin is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products .
Storage
Cream Store at room temperature. Do not Freeze.
Price Intelligence
Rs 170.21
DRAP approved maximum price · per 50g · approved 18 Nov, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper 50gRs 170.21
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