Sulfamylon Cupones y precios

Preguntas frecuentes sobre Sulfamylon

How much does Sulfamylon cost without insurance?

The price for Sulfamylon without insurance averages around $95.79 per 1, 56.7gm of 85mg/gm tube of cream, but this price may vary. Sulfamylon is often applied by a healthcare professional and billed by the clinic or hospital where it is applied, so the price can vary dramatically from the pharmacy price. With a SingleCare Sulfamylon discount card, a prescription for 1, 56.7gm of 85mg/gm tube of cream of Sulfamylon costs $72.84.

How much does Sulfamylon cost with insurance?

The copay cost for Sulfamylon will vary. It is often applied in an emergency or clinical setting by a healthcare professional, so the cost may be covered by health insurance. Purchased at a pharmacy, the copay cost will vary depending on the insurance plan. You can ask your pharmacist to compare your copay cost to your price using a SingleCare discount card. You might save more by using SingleCare.

Does Medicare cover Sulfamylon and how much does it cost?

Medicare prescription drug plans do not cover Sulfamylon prescriptions.

For Medicare patients with a prescription for Sulfamylon, you’ll pay as little as $72.84 for 1, 56.7gm of 85mg/gm tube of cream of Sulfamylon with a SingleCare Sulfamylon at participating pharmacies.

Is there a generic of Sulfamylon?

Sulfamylon is a brand-name topical antibiotic (mafenide acetate) for serious burns and skin grafts. It is available as a powder (for reconstitution in sterile water) and a cream. Generic mafenide acetate is available as a powder for reconstitution and is covered by most Medicare prescription drug plans. There are no generic mafenide acetate creams. Search the SingleCare website to find coupons for mafenide acetate as well as more information.

What is Sulfamylon?

Sulfamylon is an over-the-counter topical antibiotic that prevents bacterial infection serious burns (second- and third-degree) and skin grafts. The active ingredient in Sulfamylon, mafenide acetate, belongs to a class of antibiotics called sulfa drugs. These drugs interfere with the bacteria's ability to use folate to make copies of its DNA and produce new bacteria cells.

Sulfamylon is available as a cream or powder for reconstitution. The cream can be found at pharmacies and is used for the home care of serious burns. The powder is more frequently used by healthcare professionals in an emergency or clinical setting. It is reconstituted in sterile water and used to keep wound dressings wet either using irrigation tubing or a syringe.

What are the side effects of Sulfamylon?

Some but not all common side effects of Sulfamylon are primarily site reactions and include skin redness, itching, rash, blistering, burning, or pain. Acidosis (too much acid in the blood) frequently results from the prolonged use of mafenide acetate on burns. Healthcare providers will discontinue the use of Sulfamylon for one or two days to help restore normal acid-base levels in the blood. Allergic reactions to sulfa drugs are common. Again, healthcare providers will discontinue Sulfamylon when they notice signs of an allergic reaction such as hives, facial swelling, or trouble breathing.

These are not all the possible side effects of Sulfamylon. Always consult with your physician or pharmacist if you have any worries or questions about possible side effects.