The best medicine for skin wounds depends on whether the wound is infected.
Medicines for Infected Skin Wounds
If a skin wound is infected, here are some options:
- Silver Sulfadiazine (Silvadene): This is a good option if the patient is not allergic to sulfa drugs.
- Bacitracin-Zinc Ointment: This is a good alternative if the patient is allergic to sulfa.
- Ionic-Silver Hydrofiber Dressing (Aquacel-AG): This is another good choice for infected wounds.
| Medicine | Use Case | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Sulfadiazine (Silvadene) | Infected wounds | Avoid if allergic to sulfa drugs |
| Bacitracin-Zinc Ointment | Infected wounds, sulfa allergy | Alternative to Silvadene |
| Ionic-Silver Hydrofiber Dressing (Aquacel-AG) | Infected wounds | Another good option for infected wounds |
