silver sulfADIAZINE topical
| Form | Strength |
|---|---|
| CREAM, TOPICAL | 1% |
| Per policy, these hazardous drugs have special waste requirements. | |
|---|---|
| Generic (Brand) | Waste Requirements |
| silver sulfADIAZINE topical (Silvadene) | Contains silver ⇒ BLACK BUCKET |
| Pediatric Pharmacy Association 2025 KIDs List of Key Potentially Inappropriate Drugs in Pediatrics | |
|---|---|
| Medication: | silver sulfadiazine, topical (SSD, Silvadene) |
| Key Potentially Inappropriate Drugs in Pediatrics (KIDs) List: Second Edition (Table 1) | |
| Drug | sulfonamides |
| Risk/Rationale | Kernicterus |
| Recommendation | Caution in younger than 1 mo |
| Quality of evidence: Very low, Strength of Recommendation: Weak | |