StyptStix and Sulfasalazine

• Generic Name: silver nitrate topical
• Dosage Forms: applicator 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: sulfasalazine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Azulfidine, Azulfidine EN-tabs, Sulfazine

Sulfasalazine is used to treat ulcerative colitis (UC), and to decrease the frequency of UC attacks. Sulfasalazine will not cure ulcerative colitis, but it can reduce the number of attacks you have.

Sulfasalazine is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis in children and adults who have used other arthritis medicines that did not work or have stopped working.

Sulfasalazine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.