Repara Silver Nitrate Applicators and Xerese

• Generic Name: silver nitrate topical
• Dosage Forms: stick
• Other Brand Names: Grafco Silver Nitrate

Silver nitrate is a natural compound that is used as an antiinfective agent.

Silver nitrate topical (for use on the skin) is used to cauterize infected tissues around a skin wound. Silver nitrate can also help create a scab to help stop bleeding from a minor skin wound.

Silver nitrate is also used to help remove warts or skin tags. Silver nitrate topical is not for use in treating genital warts.

Silver nitrate topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: acyclovir / hydrocortisone topical
• Dosage Forms: cream
• Other Brand Names: Xerese

Xerese cream contains a combination of acyclovir and hydrocortisone. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection. Hydrocortisone is a topical (for the skin) corticosteroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.

Xerese cream is a prescription medicine used to treat cold sores in people who are at least 12 years old.

Xerese will not cure or prevent cold sores caused by herpes, but it can lessen the symptoms of the infection.