Silverex

Cream
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Silverex is a cream that contains Silver sulfadiazine 1%. Silver sulfadiazine is a antibacterial cream: prevents infection in burns.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Silver sulfadiazine1%

What it is used for

Prevents infection in burns.

How it works

An antibacterial cream for burns that prevents infection while the wound heals.

How to take it

Apply a 3 to 5 mm layer once or twice a day to the cleaned burn as directed by a doctor or nurse.

Common side effects

  • Burning or itching
  • Grey skin discolouration

Get medical help straight away if

Fever, rash or low blood counts with large burns

Be careful

Avoid if allergic to sulpha drugs; not for newborns.

Other medicines and interactions

Avoid with a sulfonamide allergy.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Avoid near term in pregnancy and in newborns (risk of jaundice).

Common questions

What is Silverex?

Silverex is a cream containing Silver sulfadiazine 1%.

What is Silverex used for?

Prevents infection in burns.

How should I take Silverex?

Apply a 3 to 5 mm layer once or twice a day to the cleaned burn as directed by a doctor or nurse. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Silverex?

Common side effects include: Burning or itching, grey skin discolouration. Get medical help straight away for: Fever, rash or low blood counts with large burns.

Does Silverex need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Silverex in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Avoid near term in pregnancy and in newborns (risk of jaundice).

What are the substitutes for Silverex?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.