SODIUM SULAMYD vs THERMAZENE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. SODIUM SULAMYD and THERMAZENE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	SODIUM SULAMYD	THERMAZENE
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.11 /g	$0.25 /g
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM	SILVER SULFADIAZINE
Manufacturer	Schering	Thepharmanetwork LLC
Dosage forms	Drops, Topical	Topical
Drug class	Sulfonamide Antibacterial	Sulfonamide Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Corneal Ulcer, Ear Diseases, Seborrheic Dermatitis	Wound Infection

sodium sulamyd thermazene

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.11 /g

$0.25 /g

Type

Active ingredient

SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM

SILVER SULFADIAZINE

Manufacturer

Schering

Thepharmanetwork LLC

Dosage forms

Drops, Topical

Topical

Drug class

Sulfonamide Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Corneal Ulcer, Ear Diseases, Seborrheic Dermatitis

Wound Infection

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Sodium Sulamyd or Thermazene?

Sodium Sulamyd costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.11 vs $0.25 per gm, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Sodium Sulamyd and Thermazene?

Sodium Sulamyd contains Sulfacetamide Sodium, while Thermazene contains Silver Sulfadiazine — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.