Argedin cream contains as active ingredient silver sulfadiazine, a sulfonamide antibiotic for topical use.
It is used for the treatment of superficial wounds, newly created wounds with a tendency to create infection.
It is suitable for use in burns, lacerations and mild chemical burns.
Do not use Argedin cream if you have:
- hypersensitivity to silver sulfadiazine or any of the other ingredients present in the formulation;
- exudative erythema multiforme;
- changes in the blood formula with leukopenia;
- congenital deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase in erythrocytes;
- abnormalities in hemoglobin;
- severe deterioration of kidney function;
- severe damage to the liver and its functions;
- acute porphyria.
Argedin can be used during pregnancy only in cases where your doctor decides that it is strictly necessary, after the risk-benefit assessment, especially during the first trimester of pregnancy.
The application of Argedin cream should be done with special care during breastfeeding, in specific cases when advised by your doctor, as it passes into breast milk and can be problematic for the child.
This is an OTC medicine, so it can be taken without a doctor's recommendation.
Before using this medicine carefully read the package leaflet as it contains more detailed information.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist for any doubt.