ATC codes:
D06BA01
EMLc
Indication
Burns
ICD11 code:
NE2Z
INN
Sulfadiazine
Medicine type
Chemical agent
List type
Core
(EML)
(EMLc)
(EMLc)
Formulations
Local > Topical > Cream:
1%
Sex
All
Age
Also recommended for children
Age restriction
> 2 months
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
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Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
The EMLc Subcommittee endorsed the inclusion of silver sulfadiazine cream on the core list of the EMLc as a treatment for burns. The Subcommittee expressed concerns about use in newborns and an age limit of greater than 2 months was included with the listing.