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Swabs 25 g/100mL

Silver Nitrate · SWAB · McKesson

No Recall History
Plain English

Silver nitrate swabs are a prescription topical medication applied directly to skin to remove warts, cauterize wounds, or treat certain skin conditions. Each swab contains a 25% silver nitrate solution that works by chemically burning away affected tissue.

Key Facts

Brand Name
Swabs
Generic Name
Silver Nitrate
NDC Code (Product)
68599-6303
Manufacturer
McKesson
Strength
25 g/100mL
Dosage Form
SWAB
Route
TOPICAL
Marketing Status
Marketing Start
04/21/2020

Recall History

No Recall History

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

glossodynia1,632 reports
pemphigus1,613 reports
hand deformity1,604 reports
joint swelling1,594 reports
infusion related reaction1,588 reports
impaired healing1,583 reports
helicobacter infection1,582 reports
irritable bowel syndrome1,575 reports
systemic lupus erythematosus1,569 reports
pericarditis1,561 reports

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swabs used for?

Silver nitrate swabs are a prescription topical medication applied directly to skin to remove warts, cauterize wounds, or treat certain skin conditions. Each swab contains a 25% silver nitrate solution that works by chemically burning away affected tissue.

Is Swabs a controlled substance?

Swabs is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for Swabs?

The generic name for Swabs is Silver Nitrate. There are 12 other brand versions of Silver Nitrate.

What is the NDC code for Swabs 25 g/100mL?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Swabs 25 g/100mL is 68599-6303, listed by McKesson.

Product NDC

68599-6303

Package NDC

68599-6303-8

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