Drug Reference
Silver Nitrate
Silver compounds
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Silver compounds
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
AvocaStyptstix
Available as
200 MG/ML · Topical Solution400 MG/ML · Topical Solution250 MG/ML5 MG/ML · Topical Solution250 MG/ML · Topical Solution500 MG/ML · Topical Solution0.1 MG/MG · Topical Ointment100 MG/ML · Topical Solution
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Uses Uses* A homeopathic combination for the temporary relief of the disruptions in circadian rhythms and fatigue associated with jet lag from flying and the symptoms of insomnia, exhaustion, irritability and anxiety.
How to use / dosing
Directions Directions For Adults and Children over 6 years: Chew one tablet, up to one hour prior to every takeoff. Chew one ta blet approximately every 2 hours and one within 1 hour of each landing. No need to wake up if you are asleep; get your rest and continue with the tablets when you wake up.
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyConsult your doctor
…If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Do not use if the blister seal is broken. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Not intended as a substitute for sleep or alertness . Consult a physician if symptoms persist for more than 7 days.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- OLLOPETS EYE CARE (APIS MELLIFICA, ARGENTUM NITRICUM, BELLADONNA, EUPHRASIA, MANDRAGORA) SOLUTION [SEVENE USA]
- BM BM68 DROPS (ARGENTUM NIT, BARYTA CARB., DULCAMARA, GELSEMIUM, KALI BROM, NAT MUR, CAUSTICUM) LIQUID [TOTAL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT LLC DBA:BESTMADE NATURAL PRODUCTS MICRO]
- BM BM68 DROPS (ARGENTUM NIT, BARYTA CARB., DULCAMARA, GELSEMIUM, KALI BROM, NAT MUR, CAUSTICUM) LIQUID [BM PRIVATE LIMITED]
- MATRIX SUPPORT (ANACARDIUM ORIENTALE, ARGENTUM NITRICUM, BILE DUCT (SUIS), CEANOTHUS AMERICANUS, COLON (SUIS), CONDURANGO, DUODENUM (SUIS), DYSENTERY BACILLUS, ESOPHAGUS (SUIS), EYE (SUIS), GALLBLADDER (SUIS), HYDRASTIS CANADENSIS, ILEUM (SUIS), INTESTINE (SUIS), IPECACUANHA, JEJUNUM (SUIS), KALI BICHROMICUM, KREOSOTUM, LACHESIS MUTUS, LUNG (SUIS), MANNOSE, MOMORDICA BALSAMINA, MUCOSA NASALIS SUIS, NATRUM OXALACETICUM, ORAL MUCOSA (SUIS), OXALIS ACETOSELLA, PANCREAS SUIS, PHOSPHORUS, PULSATILLA (PRATENSIS),) LIQUID [DESERET BIOLOGICALS, INC.]
- BM BM68 (ARGENTUM NIT, BARYTA CARB, DULCAMARA, GELSEMIUM, KALI BROM, NAT MUR, CAUSTICUM) GLOBULE [TOTAL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT LLC DBA:BESTMADE NATURAL PRODUCTS MICRO]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.