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Silmax 1% Ointment

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS
Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:05 PM (IST)
Silmax 1% Ointment is an antibiotic medicine that helps your body fight infections caused by bacteria. It is used to prevent and treat infections of burn wounds. This medicine stops the bacteria from growing, which helps to resolve your symptoms.
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General Information

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Product introduction

Silmax 1% Ointment is meant for external use only. It should be applied only to the affected area of the skin, after cleaning the wound. Use it as per the dosage and schedule prescribed by your doctor. In order to get the most benefit, apply it regularly and preferably at the same time each day. Do not use larger amounts or apply it more often or for a longer duration than directed. This will only increase the risk of side effects. Avoid any contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the medicine in these areas.

Use of this medicine may cause few common side effects such as burning sensation, itching, irritation, and swelling at the site of application. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own. Some people may develop a decreased white blood cell count while using this medicine. Consult your doctor if you experience any symptoms that do not go away or get worse.

Before using it, inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy to it or any other medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using it. Your doctor may monitor your blood cell counts during treatment.

Uses of Silmax Ointment

Benefits of Silmax Ointment

Burns
Silmax 1% Ointment helps in the prevention and treatment of infections during treatment of burns. It is also used as an antiseptic in minor cuts and abrasions. It kills the infectious microorganisms, reduces inflammation symptoms such as burning sensation, irritation and pain. This promotes healing of the burns/wounds. Continue using it as directed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Silmax Ointment

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Silmax
  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Silmax Ointment

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.

How Silmax Ointment works

Silmax 1% Ointment is an antibiotic. It stops the bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient required for bacterial multiplication.

Quick tips

  • Silmax 1% Ointment prevents and treats infections of burn wounds.
  • Clean the wound and then apply the cream to the affected area using sterile gloved hand or a sterile spatula.
  • Apply it once or twice daily and re-apply to any areas from which it gets removed due to activity. Burn areas should be covered with the cream at all times.
  • Continue to use Silmax 1% Ointment as per the frequency and duration advised by your doctor.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

No interaction found/established
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Silmax 1% Ointment is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Silmax 1% Ointment during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving

Driving

No interaction found/established
Kidney

Kidney

No interaction found/established
Liver

Liver

No interaction found/established

Frequently asked questions

Yes, Silmax 1% Ointment is used to treat severe sun burns.
Silmax 1% Ointment is a topical antimicrobial agent used to prevent and treat infection of burns. It has no known effects on scars
Silver sulfadiazine is a topical antimicrobial agent used as an adjunct to prevent and treat infection of burns. Its use on the face is usually avoided. Hence, it is not recommended for acne
Yes, Silmax 1% Ointment is good in the treatment of burns. It is used in to prevent and treat burn infection.
Silver sulfadiazine treats the infection associated with burns, thereby reducing pain and inflammation. It has no direct effect on pain.
Yes, Silmax 1% Ointment can cause a temporary staining of skin.
Usually, Silmax 1% Ointment starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
No, do not stop taking Silmax 1% Ointment and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzenesulfonamides

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Sulphonamides
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