A proteid salt of silver (silver vitellin) in the form of black hygroscopic scales representing about 30 per cent. of metallic silver. It is freely soluble in water, forming a dark-colored solution that stains material brown to black.

Therapeutic Action

Said to be an antiseptic, germicide, antipruritic, etc.

Uses

Extensively employed in solution as a non-irritating application in the treatment of pharyngitis, tonsillitis, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, etc. Used as an injection for gonorrhea and cystitis; also as an application for vaginitis, vulvitis, pruritus vulvae and kindred conditions.

Administration

Usually employed in solution in distilled water in from 5 per cent. to 25 per cent. strength.

In the treatment of gonorrhea:

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Inject after urination.

A 20 per cent. solution of argyrol as is used in tonsillitis, vaginitis, etc., may be ordered as:

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Apply as directed.