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Suggest Treatment For Sulfa Allergy

I have a very bad burn and am allergic to Sulfa. I was wondering if there are any other prescription strength creams that are just as good as Silvadene that my doctor could prescribe me. At the emergency room they gave me Silvadene and said that I shouldn t have a problem, since it s topical. I am afraid to use it.
Tue, 5 May 2015
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Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,
Q- dryl,cetrizine or epinephrine are the drugs which used to combat allergic symptoms without curing underlying cause.
If you are having allergic to sulpha drugs but where and what kind of all this symptoms appear that you have not mentioned.
If they are due to allergy to a drug then you must avoid further contact with that rather than just taking antiallergic drugs.
To diagnose allergy,you must go to dermatologist and tell all the history of exposure.
If it is not due to allergy then you should consult physician to get proper diagnosis first and yes,never give any drugs on your own.Always follow your doctor's instructions.
Thanks and Regards,
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Suggest Treatment For Sulfa Allergy

Hi, Welcome to health care magic, Q- dryl,cetrizine or epinephrine are the drugs which used to combat allergic symptoms without curing underlying cause. If you are having allergic to sulpha drugs but where and what kind of all this symptoms appear that you have not mentioned. If they are due to allergy to a drug then you must avoid further contact with that rather than just taking antiallergic drugs. To diagnose allergy,you must go to dermatologist and tell all the history of exposure. If it is not due to allergy then you should consult physician to get proper diagnosis first and yes,never give any drugs on your own.Always follow your doctor s instructions. Thanks and Regards,