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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Nov 23, 2024 | 4:51 PM IST
Unosil 550 Gel is used to cauterize (medical practice of burning or removing a part of a body to stop bleeding and prevent infection) infected tissues around a skin wound. It is also used to remove warts or skin tags and treat skin ulcers and mouth sores. It contains Silver Nitrate which kills bacteria. Free silver ions of silver nitrate precipitate bacterial proteins by combining with chloride in tissue to form silver chloride. It coagulates cellular protein to form an eschar (dead tissue that sheds or falls off from the skin wound). It may cause common side effects like burning sensation, skin staining, and irritation at the application site. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Alpinia Biopharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

TOPICAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-26

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About Unosil 550 Gel

Unosil 550 Gel is a topical anti-infective, antiseptic, antibacterial, and cauterizing agent, primarily used to cauterize infected tissues around a skin wound. Cauterization is a medical practice of burning or removing a part of a body to stop bleeding and prevent infection. Unosil 550 Gel helps create a scab to (protective tissue covering that forms after skin damage) stop bleeding from a minor skin wound. Unosil 550 Gel is also used to remove warts or skin tags and treat skin ulcers and mouth sores. 

Unosil 550 Gel contains 'Silver Nitrate,' which is an antiseptic and antibacterial agent that works by inhibiting the growth of both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Free silver ions of silver nitrate precipitate bacterial proteins by combining with chloride in tissue to form silver chloride. It coagulates cellular protein to form an eschar (dead tissue that sheds or falls off from the skin wound).

Unosil 550 Gel is for external use only. Unosil 550 Gel has common side effects like a burning sensation, skin staining, and irritation at the application site. These side effects gradually resolve during the treatment and do not require medical attention.

Unosil 550 Gel is not used to treat genital warts. Unosil 550 Gel should be used with caution in electrolyte imbalance like hyponatremia (low sodium levels in the blood) and hypochloremia (low chloride levels in the blood). Unosil 550 Gel can be caustic (able to burn) and irritates when applied to the skin and mucous membranes. Unosil 550 Gel can easily stain skin, utensils, clothing and linens, hence advised to handle it carefully. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before using Unosil 550 Gel since it may affect the unborn baby.

Uses of Unosil 550 Gel

Cauterization of infected tissue and removal of warts or skin tags.

Medicinal Benefits

Unosil 550 Gel is a topical anti-infective, antiseptic, antibacterial, and cauterizing agent. It is used to cauterize (burning or removing a part of a body) infected tissues around a skin wound. It creates a scab to (protective tissue covering that forms after skin damage) stop bleeding from a minor skin wound. It is also used to remove warts or skin tags. Unosil 550 Gel contains 'Silver Nitrate,' and inhibits the growth of both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Free silver ions of Unosil 550 Gel precipitate bacterial proteins by combining with chloride in tissue to form silver chloride. It coagulates cellular protein to form an eschar (dead tissue that sheds or falls off from the skin wound).

Directions for Use

Solution/Liquid: Gently clean the affected area with cotton soaked in the solution/liquid. Allow it to dry and cover the wound with a sterile bandage if advised by the doctor.Stick: The sticks are available in the form of a lunar caustic or caustic pencil. Apply it to mucous membranes and moist skin surfaces that are to be treated only.Gel: Apply the gel to the affected areas as suggested by a doctor.Spray: Spray the medication on the affected areas in the dose and duration suggested by a doctor.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Unosil 550 Gel

  • Burning sensation

  • Skin staining

  • Irritation at the application site

Drug Warnings

Unosil 550 Gel is strictly for external use only. It is not used to treat genital warts. When used for longer periods and applied as a wet dressing, silver nitrate can cause electrolyte imbalance like hyponatremia and hypochloremia. Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to Unosil 550 Gel before starting. Unosil 550 Gel is caustic (able to burn) and irritates when applied to the skin and mucous membranes. Unosil 550 Gel can easily stain skin, utensils, clothing and linens, hence advised to handle it carefully. Please consult your doctor if you are a pregnant or breastfeeding woman.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Unosil 550 Gel may interact with local anaesthetics (benoxinate, benzocaine) and food preservative/anti-hypertensive agent (sodium nitrite).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions were found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Before using Unosil 550 Gel, let your doctor know if have any allergic reactions to Unosil 550 Gel, liver and kidney problems.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • BENOXINATE
  • BENZOCAINE
  • SODIUM NITRITE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Use mild soap while taking baths and prefer warm baths.
  • Avoid harsh products on your skin.
  • Do not scratch or pick your skin to avoid getting the affected area infected.
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent infections.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Skin wound: A skin wound is a damage to the surface of the skin. It is the loss of linkage of epithelium with or without losing the connective tissue. Some types of wounds are cuts, scrapes, scratches, and punctured skin. The wounds can be treated with topical anti-infective agents and sometimes left open to be healed (minor wounds) where the connective tissue is restored, followed by regrowth of epithelium.

Wart: A wart is a small, fleshy bump on the skin or mucous membrane that can appear anywhere on the body. Various strains of human papillomavirus cause warts. Warts can spread from one body part to another and from person to person. Treatment includes topical peeling agents and medical procedures like cauterization, tissue scraping, cryotherapy or freezing therapy, and laser treatment.

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

No interactions were found/established. Please consult your doctor for more information.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor before using Unosil 550 Gel if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

There is limited data on how Unosil 550 Gel affects breastfeeding infant. Please consult your doctor before using Unosil 550 Gel if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe

Unosil 550 Gel is generally safe to use and does not interfere with your driving ability.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before using Unosil 550 Gel.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using Unosil 550 Gel.

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Children

Caution

The doctor will recommend Unosil 550 Gel depending on your child's severity of infection or wounds.

Country of origin

India
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FAQs

Unosil 550 Gel is used to cauterize infected tissues around a skin wound.
Unosil 550 Gel contains 'Silver Nitrate,' an antiseptic and antibacterial agent that works by inhibiting the growth of both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
Unosil 550 Gel is for external use only. Do not swallow the medicine. Please read the instructions leaflet of Unosil 550 Gel carefully before using. Your doctor will decide on the dose and duration based on your condition.
Unosil 550 Gel should be used with proper caution and doctor consultation if you have any heart, liver, and kidney diseases. Unosil 550 Gel is not used to treat genital warts.
When used for longer periods and applied as a wet dressing, Silver nitrate can cause electrolyte imbalance like hyponatremia (low sodium levels in the blood) and hypochloremia (low chloride levels in the blood).
When ingested, Unosil 550 Gel can be toxic to the gastrointestinal tract and central nervous system. It is advised to immediately use common salt solutions, milk (or white of egg and water), and soap in water as a gastric lavage (cleaning out the contents of the stomach) and seek medical attention.
Yes, Unosil 550 Gel can be used on an open wound as it is used to cauterize infected tissues around a skin wound.
The common side effects of Unosil 550 Gel include burning sensation, skin staining, and irritation at the application site. Most of these side effects gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

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