SILVER NITRATE POTASSIUM NITRATE- silver nitrate applicators stick

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

POTASSIUM NITRATE (UNII: RU45X2JN0Z) (NITRATE ION - UNII:T93E9Y2844), SILVER NITRATE (UNII: 95IT3W8JZE) (SILVER CATION - UNII:57N7B0K90A)

Available from:

McKesson Medical-Surgical

Administration route:

TOPICAL

Prescription type:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

USES: Caustic applicators are useful for cauterization of skin or mucous membrane and for the removal of granulation tissue, warts and verrucae. CONTRAINDICATIONS & ANTIDOTES: Caustic applicators must not be used for genital warts. Continued application to mucous membranes and open wounds leads to argyria, a bluish-black discoloration of the skin due to depositions of granules of silver compounds in the connective tissues. This condition persists indefinitely or disappears very slowly. Poisoning by oral ingestion is unlikely with the quantities involved, but treatment for poisoning is the immediate ingestion of large amounts of salt water followed by an emetic. Then administer a dose of Epsom Salts followed with milk. Immediately call a physician.

Authorization status:

unapproved drug other

Summary of Product characteristics

SILVER NITRATE POTASSIUM NITRATE- SILVER NITRATE APPLICATORS STICK
MCKESSON MEDICAL-SURGICAL
_Disclaimer: This drug has not been found by FDA to be safe and
effective, and this labeling has not been_
_approved by FDA. For further information about unapproved drugs,
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SILVER NITRATE APPLICATORS
McKESSON
Silver Nitrate Applicators
Silver NITRATE 75%
POTASSIUM NITRATE 25%
Rx Only
_DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION:_
Prior to use, the applicator stick may be bent or shaped to allow
easier access to the target area. The
medicated end of the applicator should be moistened in clean water and
applied to the affected tissue.
One applicator is normally sufficient for each application. The
strength of the action is controlled by
the amount of water used to moisten the tip. The applicator action can
be stopped by washing the area
with a saline solution (0.9% sodium chloride).
_USES:_
Caustic applicators are useful for cauterization of skin or mucous
membrane and for the removal of
granulation tissue, warts and verrucae.
_CONTRAINDICATIONS & ANTIDOTES:_
Caustic applicators must not be used for genital warts. Continued
application to mucous membranes and
open wounds leads to argyria, a bluish-black discoloration of the skin
due to depositions of granules of
silver compounds in the connective tissues.
This condition persists indefinitely or disappears very slowly.
Poisoning by oral ingestion is unlikely
with the quantities involved, but treatment for poisoning is the
immediate ingestion of large amounts of
salt water followed by an emetic. Then administer a dose of Epsom
Salts followed with milk.
Immediately call a physician.
CAUTION:
Federal (USA) law prohibits dispensing without prescription.
_KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN._
Do not use on or near eyes. Do not use on genital warts.
Avoid storage in direct sunlight/fluorescent lighting and store in a
cool, dry, and well-ventilated area.
Store at room temperature in the closed package, in a dry place
protected from light. Exposure to light
will cause the silver nitra