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Silver Nitrate: Package Insert / Prescribing Info

Package insert / product label
Dosage form: topical solution
Drug class: Antiseptic and germicides

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 4, 2023.

Silver Nitrate Solution 0.5% 960 mL Label Text

NDC 0093-9614-13

Silver Nitrate

Solution

0.5%

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.

Rx only

960 mL (32 fl oz)

TEVA

DESCRIPTION: Silver nitrate solution is a 0.5% solution of

silver nitrate in a water medium. It is a topical anti-infective.

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 the 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.

DOSAGE: Topical as directed by the physician.

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled

Room Temperature]. Do not freeze. Protect from light.

KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH

OF CHILDREN.

Manufactured By:

HALO PHARMACEUTICALS

30 N Jefferson Road

Whippany, NJ 07981

Manufactured For:

TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC.

North Wales, PA 19454

333-32-101019 Rev. E 2/2016
102121 0786-01

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SILVER NITRATE
silver nitrate solution
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0093-9614
Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
SILVER NITRATE (UNII: 95IT3W8JZE) (SILVER CATION - UNII:57N7B0K90A) SILVER NITRATE0.005 g in 1 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:0093-9614-13960 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/01/1991
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER01/01/1991
Labeler - Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. (001627975)