Chemical formula: AgNO₃ Molecular mass: 169.873 g/mol PubChem compound: 516904
Silver nitrate is used as a caustic, antiseptic, and astringent agent to remove unwanted tissue and destroy warts, verrucae and other small skin growths. The silver ion is precipitated by the chloride in tissue fluids, so that it does not readily penetrate.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| D08AL01 | Silver nitrate | D Dermatologicals → D08 Antiseptics and disinfectants → D08A Antiseptics and disinfectants → D08AL Silver compounds |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVOCA CAUSTIC PENCIL 75% w/w Cutaneous stick | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| AVOCA CAUSTIC PENCIL 40% w/w Cutaneous stick | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Silver nitrate is an active ingredient of these brands:
Hong Kong (HK)Malta (MT)Spain (ES)United Kingdom (UK)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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