Latin, Acidum Nitricum (Gen., Acidi Nitrici)

Eng., Nitric Acid. Synonym, Aqua Fortis. Formula, HNO3. An aqueous solution containing about 68 per cent. of absolute Nitric Acid.

Therapeutic Action

Caustic.

Uses

Nitric acid is used as a caustic to remove warts and other small growths, and to cauterize ulcers, particularly chancre and chancroid.