Styptstix Stick: Silver Nitrate

Silver nitrate applicator sticks for hemostasis and cauterization of minor wounds, nail quick bleeds, and exuberant granulation tissue. Silver nitrate caustic applicator sticks (0.75 g AgNO3 + potassium nitrate). Mechanism: silver and nitrate ions cauterize small bleeding wounds → protein denaturation and eschar formation → hemostasis. Topical application for nail quick bleeds and minor wound cauterization. Key information Silver nitrate sticks — topical caustic/hemostatic. Wear gloves. Caustic to normal tissue. Single-use.

Topical hemostatic: apply silver nitrate tip directly to the bleeding surface (e.g., nail quick) with brief firm contact. Allow to form eschar. Single use. Store at room temperature; protect from light. If a dose is missed This medication is administered by a veterinarian or veterinary staff in a clinical setting. Missed doses are managed by your veterinary team — contact your veterinarian to reschedule.

Localized burning/stinging (caustic). Black tissue staining (expected — silver nitrate). Systemic toxicity if large amounts absorbed. Avoid mucous membranes and eyes.

For animals Apply only to target tissue. Avoid normal mucous membranes. Silver nitrate staining is expected. For people handling this medication Wear gloves when handling. Silver nitrate caustic stick — wear gloves. Avoid contact with normal skin and mucous membranes. Avoid contact with eyes; if contact occurs, flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.

Contact your veterinarian. Silver nitrate caustic sticks — excessive use causes local tissue destruction. Rarely causes systemic toxicity.