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Is Silverex Ointment Safe To Apply On C-section Wound?

hi i had delivered a baby boy via c section on 20th of nov and my exterior wound has been healed but still that inner pain is there i consulted my gynac she said sort of swelling is there n she suggested me to apply silverex A ointment but i saw the side effects of silverex n iam scared of using it is it safe
Mon, 21 Sep 2020
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Hi,

Silverex ointment contains Chlorhexidine ointment and Silver sulfadiazine. Both the antibiotics which inhibits the bacterial growth, spread to the surrounding skin and into the bloodstream which may results in sepsis. Chlorhexidine causes pain, burning, itching, etc. Chlorhexidine may cause serious side effects in high doses. Since topical chlorhexidine gluconate contains only 0.2%, it is not toxic. Silversufadiazine causes pain, itching over the site of application. There is no serious life threatening side effects for the cream.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Pradeepraj, General & Family Physician
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Is Silverex Ointment Safe To Apply On C-section Wound?

Hi, Silverex ointment contains Chlorhexidine ointment and Silver sulfadiazine. Both the antibiotics which inhibits the bacterial growth, spread to the surrounding skin and into the bloodstream which may results in sepsis. Chlorhexidine causes pain, burning, itching, etc. Chlorhexidine may cause serious side effects in high doses. Since topical chlorhexidine gluconate contains only 0.2%, it is not toxic. Silversufadiazine causes pain, itching over the site of application. There is no serious life threatening side effects for the cream. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pradeepraj, General & Family Physician