- Used for various medical applications, primarily for:
- Cauterization (burning tissue to stop bleeding or remove unwanted tissue)
- Chemical destruction of granulation tissue
- Often used in:
- Stopping minor bleeding (e.g., from epistaxis/nosebleeds, or after biopsies)
- Removing warts or skin tags
- Managing hypertrophic granulation tissue in wounds
Key Features:
- Composition: Typically contain 75% silver nitrate and 25% potassium nitrate
- Applicator: Comes as a 6-inch plastic or wooden stick with the silver nitrate tip
- Flexable: The plastic applicators can often be bent or shaped to reach difficult areas like the ear, nose, or throat
- Hygienic and Splinter-Free: Designed to be safe for medical use
- Latex-Free
Contents:
- 100 Applicators per pack
- 10 Packs per case
