Silver ions bind to bacterial Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), thus inhibiting the growth and multiplication of bacterial cells without affecting the cells of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Silver Sulphadiazine disintegrates in the burn wound, thereby causing a slow and sustained release of silver ions. Silver Sulphadiazine is a local chemotherapeutic agent for prevention and treatment of burn wound infections. Prophylaxis and treatment of infection in burn wounds-Īs an adjunct to short-term treatment of infection inĪs an adjunct to prophylaxis of infection inĬonservative management of Finger-tip injuries
