Silver Nitrate Drug Information
Generic name: SILVER NITRATE APPLICATORS
Uses of Silver Nitrate
On the skin, applications of silver nitrate are recommended for cauterization of wounds and sluggish ulcers, also for removal of granulation tissue and warts. On mucous membranes, silver nitrate may be applied to small ulcers and aphthae in the mouth resulting from injury or stomatitis, to infected tonsils, to rectal fissures and fistulae, and to vaginal or cervical ulcerations or erosions. Epistaxis may be controlled by direct application to the site of hemorrhage within the nostrils.
Dosage & Administration of Silver Nitrate
may be applied direct to mucous membranes and other moist surfaces. In the case of dry skin, the applicator tip should be dipped in water immediately before use. Apply carefully to the area to be treated.
DO NOT USE ON THE EYES.
Side Effects of Silver Nitrate
Long continued applications to large areas may produce argyria, a slate-blue discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes.
Warnings & Cautions for Silver Nitrate
WARNING: Keep out of reach of children. Keep in dry and dark place. Do not use on the eyes.
Drug information sourced from the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making any medication decisions.
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