Silverex Ionic Gel (silver nitrate 0.2%) 20gm

Silverex Ionic Gel is an antiseptic medicine that contains silver nitrate. It is used externally to prevent infection at wounds and to treat tissue infections. It can also cauterize (burn) bleeding tissue and help scab formation to stop the bleeding in a minor skin wound. It is used in creams and ointments to help remove warts or skin tags.

Silverex Ionic Gel may cause some side effects like staining, burning, irritation and redness at the application site. Seek medical help if these side effects do not resolve soon or get worse. Do not use this medicine if you experience any allergic reaction to it.

Silverex Ionic Gel should be applied as instructed by your doctor. Clean and dry the affected area before application. Use latex gloves or wash your hands before and after using this medicine. Avoid getting it onto healthy skin around the wound as it can cause irritation. It is meant for external use only so avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse immediately with water in case of accidental contact. If you wish to stop the effect of this medicine you can apply a saline solution and rinse with clean water. It can cause your skin to turn a grey or black colour temporarily.

Silverex Ionic Gel should be used only after your doctor’s recommendation. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding, before taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if the infection has not cleared up after four weeks of treatment. Do not use tag removal forms of this medicine like gel on open wounds.

Major & minor side effects for Silverex Ionic Gel

Burning sensation at the application site

Itching of skin

Skin rash

Staining of skin

What is it prescribed for?

Antiseptic wound cauterization

Silverex Ionic Gel is used to cauterize (burn) infected tissues at a skin wound. It is a prescription topical medicine used in treating wounds and burns on the skin as an antiseptic agent.

Warts and skin tags

Silverex Ionic Gel is used to remove warts (bump or growth on the skin caused by infection) and skin tags.

Allergy

Silverex Ionic Gel is not recommended for use if you are allergic to silver nitrate, silver, or any other inactive ingredients present in this formulation. Seek medical attention if you notice any symptoms like skin rash, hives (eruptions that itch and sting), swelling (face, lips, tongue, etc.), breathing difficulty, etc.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Silverex Ionic Gel is not recommended to be used in pregnancy unless necessary. Please consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Silverex Ionic Gel is not recommended for use during breastfeeding unless absolutely necessary. Please consult your doctor before using this medicine.

General warnings

External use only

Silverex Ionic Gel is meant only for external use. Avoid direct contact with eyes and mouth. Rinse with water in case of accidental contact. To stop the effects of Silverex Ionic Gel immediately you can use saline solution. Ingestion of this medicine is highly toxic. Seek medical attention if swallowed accidentally.

Staining

Silverex Ionic Gel should be handled with care since it tends to stain the skin, utensils, and cloths.

Dermal absorption

Long term use of Silverex Ionic Gel or application of wet dressings to large areas of the skin may lead to the absorption of sodium and chloride ions into the dressing. This can cause electrolyte disorders like hyponatremia and hypochloremia.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose of Silverex Ionic Gel as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

An overdose of Silverex Ionic Gel may cause burning on the site of application. Seek emergency medical help in case of an overdose of this medicine. Ingestion of Silverex Ionic Gel may cause gastrointestinal bleed and requires immediate medical intervention.

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Sodium Nitrite

Prilocaine

Collagenase

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

Silverex Ionic Gel is meant for external use only. Avoid direct contact with eyes and mouth. Rinse with water in case of accidental contact. If you swallowed it accidentally, seek immediate medical help.

Follow all dosing instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Use latex gloves or washed hands while using Silverex Ionic Gel. You can apply petroleum jelly to the skin around the wound to prevent contact and irritation.

Do not use this medicine for shorter or longer durations than recommended by your doctor. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Report any undesired side effects to the doctor immediately. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Silverex Ionic Gel can cause grey colouration of skin which is normal. It can also cause staining of clothes.