Grafco Silver Nitrate
Generic name:silver nitrate topical [ SIL-ver-NYE-trate-TOP-ik-al ]
Drug class:Antiseptic and germicides
What is Grafco Silver Nitrate?
Silver nitrate is a natural compound that is used as an antiinfective agent.
Grafco Silver Nitrate (for use on the skin) is used to cauterize infected tissues around a skin wound. Silver nitrate can also help create a scab to help stop bleeding from a minor skin wound.
Silver nitrate is also used to help remove warts or skin tags. Grafco Silver Nitrate is not for use in treating genital warts.
Grafco Silver Nitrate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use silver nitrate if you are allergic to it.
Ask a doctor before using Grafco Silver Nitrate if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
How should I use Grafco Silver Nitrate?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Grafco Silver Nitrate is only for short-term use.
Do not take by mouth. Topical medicine is for use only on the skin.
Silver nitrate applicator sticks are used for wound care, while silver nitrate solution or ointment are generally used for treating warts or skin tags. Do not use silver nitrate wart or skin tag removal products on skin wounds, cuts, or broken skin.
You may be treated with Grafco Silver Nitrate in a hospital or clinic setting. If you use this medicine at home, read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.
Also follow your healthcare provider's instructions about cleaning and caring for your skin wound.
You may need to have sterile water and 0.9% saline solution on hand, to use in caring for your skin wound.
Grafco Silver Nitrate can injure or irritate healthy skin. Always wear latex or nitrile gloves when handling or applying this medicine. Also wear gloves while cleaning the skin wound and preparing it for treatment.
Apply a silver nitrate applicator stick only to the affected skin wound. To protect healthy skin, you may apply petroleum jelly in a circle around the wound. To quickly stop the effects of a silver nitrate applicator stick, apply a generous amount of 0.9% saline solution to the treated skin and then rinse with sterile water.
