How should I use silver nitrate topical?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Silver nitrate topical 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 silver nitrate topical 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.
Silver nitrate topical 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.
Silver nitrate can also damage fabric. Avoid getting this medicine on clothing or bed linens.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.