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- MFR:
- 1126994
- Medex SKU:
- HS-1126994
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- 100/Vial
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Description
Key Features:
Composition: Each applicator contains a mixture of 75% silver nitrate and 25% potassium nitrate.
Formulation: Designed as a topical applicator stick, typically with a rigid wooden or plastic shaft for precise application.
Length: The applicators are generally 6 inches long, providing good reach and control.
Packaging: Supplied in a vial, with 100 applicators per package.
Prescription Product: In many regions, this product is considered a prescription drug, requiring a state license number for purchase by healthcare professionals.
Non-Returnable/Hazardous: Due to the nature of silver nitrate, these items are often non-returnable and classified as a small quantity hazardous material, requiring proper identification for transport.
Uses:
Silver nitrate applicators are used in various medical and dental settings for their ability to cauterize tissue and act as an antimicrobial agent. Common uses include:
Cauterization of Skin and Mucous Membranes: This is the primary use, particularly for controlling bleeding from minor cuts, nosebleeds (epistaxis), and after certain surgical procedures. The silver nitrate denatures proteins, effectively sealing small blood vessels.
Removal of Warts and Granulated Tissue: Used to chemically destroy warts (verrucae) and excess granulation tissue that can form during wound healing.
Treatment of Aphthous Ulcers (Canker Sores): Can be applied to canker sores to provide pain relief and promote healing by cauterizing the nerve endings.
Antiseptic Properties: Silver nitrate has antiseptic qualities, making it useful in preventing infection in minor wounds or on certain skin conditions.
Styptic Agent: Acts as a styptic, which is a substance that stops bleeding.
Important Considerations:
Staining: Silver nitrate causes black or brown staining on skin, clothing, and other surfaces due to the deposition of reduced silver. This staining gradually fades over about two weeks.
Precise Application: Due to its caustic nature, care must be taken to confine the application to the intended area to avoid chemical burns or staining of healthy tissue.
Moistening: The applicator tip is typically moistened with distilled, deionized, or purified water before application to activate the silver nitrate. Saline solution should be avoided for wetting as it can interfere with the product's action.