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A patient has been prescribed silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) cream to treat burns on his leg. Normal adverse effects of silver sulfadiazine cream include:
 
  1. Transient leukopenia on days 2 to 4 that should resolve
  2. Worsening of burn symptoms briefly before resolution
  3. A red, scaly rash that will resolve with continued use
  4. Hypercalcemia

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Topical diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is available OTC to treat itching. Patients or parents should be instructed regarding the use of topical diphenhydramine that:
 
  1. For maximum effectiveness in treating itching, combine topical with oral diphenhydramine.
  2. Topical diphenhydramine is the treatment of choice in treating poison ivy or poison oak.
  3. Topical diphenhydramine should not be used in children younger than age 2 years.
  4. When applying topical diphenhydramine, apply the cream liberally to all areas that itch.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
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