Ionsil Gel 240 gm

Written By Divya L , PharmaD

Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy

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About Ionsil Gel

Ionsil 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. Ionsil Gel helps create a scab to (protective tissue covering that forms after skin damage) stop bleeding from a minor skin wound. Ionsil Gel is also used to remove warts or skin tags and treat skin ulcers and mouth sores.

Ionsil 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).

Ionsil Gel is for external use only. Ionsil 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.

Ionsil Gel is not used to treat genital warts. Ionsil 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). Ionsil Gel can be caustic (able to burn) and irritates when applied to the skin and mucous membranes. Ionsil 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 Ionsil Gel since it may affect the unborn baby.

Uses of Ionsil Gel

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

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.

Medicinal Benefits

Ionsil 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. Ionsil Gel contains 'Silver Nitrate,' and inhibits the growth of both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Free silver ions of Ionsil 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).

Storage

Keep out of sight and reach of children.

Drug Warnings

Ionsil 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 Ionsil Gel before starting. Ionsil Gel is caustic (able to burn) and irritates when applied to the skin and mucous membranes. Ionsil 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.

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.

Side Effects of Ionsil Gel

Burning sensation
Skin staining
Irritation at the application site

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- INFECTIVES

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Author Details

Written By

Divya L

PharmaD

Reviewed By

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

Last Updated

Jul 8, 2025 | 9:31 AM IST

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FAQs

How does Ionsil Gel work?

Ionsil Gel contains 'Silver Nitrate,' an antiseptic and antibacterial agent that works by inhibiting the growth of both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

What precautions should I take before using Ionsil Gel ?

Ionsil Gel is for external use only. Do not swallow the medicine. Please read the instructions leaflet of Ionsil Gel carefully before using. Your doctor will decide on the dose and duration based on your condition.

In which conditions should I stay cautious while using Ionsil Gel ?

Ionsil Gel should be used with proper caution and doctor consultation if you have any heart, liver, and kidney diseases. Ionsil Gel is not used to treat genital warts.

Can I use Silver nitrate for longer period?

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).

What do I need to do when I accidentally ingested Ionsil Gel ?

When ingested, Ionsil 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.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

BENOXINATE
BENZOCAINE
SODIUM NITRITE

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.