Silver Nitrate
Silver Compounds
Sold as VULPUR · Vigoril for Men · ARGENTUM NIT
- Drug class
- Silver Compounds
- Availability
- Over-the-counter
- Routes
- Oral, Sublingual
- Markets covered
- 2
- Products on record
- 5
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 40
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Silver Nitrate is a medication classified as a Silver Compound [1]. It is approved for use in indications as listed or as directed by a physician [1].
This active ingredient is available under various brand names, including Vigoril for Men, VULPUR, and ARGENTUM NIT [1]. In the past 12 months, there have been 40 adverse event reports associated with Silver Nitrate [2]. The most frequently reported adverse events include eye pain, fatigue, death, diarrhea, and dizziness [2].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 3 | May 30, 2024 |
| GB United Kingdom | MHRA | 2 | January 9, 2026 |
USUnited States· FDA
3 products
Uses
INDICATIONS
Condition listed above or as directed by the physician
How to take
GBUnited Kingdom· MHRA
2 products
Uses
Used for removing granulation tissue, warts (including verrucae), for cautery and as a caustic.
How to take
Drug interactions
Known interactions involving Silver Nitrate. Select one for details. This list is informational and not a complete interaction checker.
Interaction data compiled from DDInter (academic, CC-BY). Severity classification only - this is not a complete interaction checker and not medical advice.
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 19a65339-91c1-67… · revised May 30, 2024 [PDF]
- [2]MHRA (UK) · PL042860004 · revised January 9, 2026
- [3]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
Information on this page is compiled from public regulatory records. Drugvu is not affiliated with any regulator or pharmaceutical manufacturer. This is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.