Brand Name
Styptstix
Generic Name
Grafco
View Brand Information FDA approval date: January 01, 1937
Form: Stick, Swab
What is Styptstix (Grafco)?
INDICATIONS: For cauterization of skin or mucous membrane and for removing warts and granulated tissue.
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1INDICATIONS AND USAGE:
For cauterization of skin or mucous membrane and for removing warts and granulated tissue.
2DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
Moisten the applicator tip with distilled, deionized or purified water and apply the silver nitrate to the affected area
3DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS:
Stick: 50 mg
4CONTRAINDICATIONS
Silver salts stain tissue black due to deposition of reduced silver. The stain gradually disappears within a period of two
5WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS:
WARNING: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. The active ingredients are poisonous and may be fatal when
ingested in sufficient doses. The symptoms include toxic gastroenteritis, which may lead to coma, convulsion,
paralysis and profound alteration of respiration. If poisoning occurs, immediately consult a physician.
WARNING: DO NOT USE ON THE EYES. In case of eye contact, hold eyes open and immediately flush
thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
CAUTION: SILVER NITRATE IS A CAUSTIC SUBSTANCE. Chemical burns may result from inappropriate use of
product.
• Wear chemical resistant gloves while using this product. Wear other appropriate personal protective equipment as
needed.
• Take care to confine the silver nitrate to the area being treated by using an appropriate physical or chemical barrier to
prevent staining or burning of untreated tissue.
• Skin contact time with applicators should be minimal when used on thin delicate skin or neonates.
• Avoid prolonged contact with skin or other surfaces since staining may occur.
CAUTION: FEDERAL LAW PROHIBITS DISPENSING WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION.
ingested in sufficient doses. The symptoms include toxic gastroenteritis, which may lead to coma, convulsion,
paralysis and profound alteration of respiration. If poisoning occurs, immediately consult a physician.
WARNING: DO NOT USE ON THE EYES. In case of eye contact, hold eyes open and immediately flush
thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
CAUTION: SILVER NITRATE IS A CAUSTIC SUBSTANCE. Chemical burns may result from inappropriate use of
product.
• Wear chemical resistant gloves while using this product. Wear other appropriate personal protective equipment as
needed.
• Take care to confine the silver nitrate to the area being treated by using an appropriate physical or chemical barrier to
prevent staining or burning of untreated tissue.
• Skin contact time with applicators should be minimal when used on thin delicate skin or neonates.
• Avoid prolonged contact with skin or other surfaces since staining may occur.
CAUTION: FEDERAL LAW PROHIBITS DISPENSING WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION.
6STORAGE:
Store in the closed package at room temperature in a dry place protected from light. Silver nitrate will oxidize
7DISPOSAL:
Expired or unused applicators may be disposed of according to applicable federal, state and local regulations.
8PACKAGE LABEL PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
