How to Store Silvadene in the Refrigerator

Silvadene, also called silver sulfadiazine, is a sulfa drug available in a cream. This medication is applied topically to the skin to prevent and treat bacterial infections on burns. Follow all directions your doctor gives you when applying this medication. Do not stop using it before your doctor instructs you to. Always apply Silvadene while wearing sterile gloves and cleanse the burned skin beforehand. The directions for properly storing this medication will vary, depending on the specific silver sulfadiazine medication you have.

Things You'll Need

• Plastic bag

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Instructions

• 1

  Check the brand name of your Silvadene product. U.S. products and Canadian products need to be stored in separate manners, according to RxList. Common Canadian brand names for this product are Ssd and Flamazine. Common U.S. brand names are Thermazene, SSD AF and Silvadene, according to Drugs.com.

• 2

  Seal the Silvadene container tightly. Place the medication in a sealed plastic bag to prevent contaminating your food products. This also ensures that the medication will not suffer exposure to moisture.

• 3

  Store the Canadian brand products in your refrigerator. The refrigerator may be set to a temperature no lower than 46 degrees F, according to RxList.

• 4

  Avoid storing U.S. brand Silvadene products in the fridge. This medication should be tightly sealed and placed away from direct light sources, at room temperature.

• 5

  Discard Canadian brand Silvadene tubes within seven days of opening them. Discard the Silvadene jars within 24 hours of opening them. Discard U.S. brand Silvadene products on the expiration date or when your doctor recommends.