Overview
- Active ingredient
- Silver Nitrate
- Route
- Topical
- Label date
- 2024-10-30
Dosage and administration
DOSAGE Topical as directed by the physician. KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Warnings
When ingested, silver nitrate is highly toxic to the gastrointestinal tract and central nervous system. Swallowing can cause severe gastroenteritis that may end fatally. Sodium chloride may be used by gastric lavage to remove chemical. Caustic and irritating to the skin and mucous membranes.
Precautions
Silver nitrate solution must be handled carefully, since it tends to stain the skin, utensils, clothing and linens.
Description
Silver nitrate solution is a 0.5% solution of silver nitrate in a water medium. It is a topical anti-infective.