nano-silver gel

Nano-silver gel is a topical antimicrobial product that contains silver nanoparticles suspended in a gel formulation. It's used primarily for wound management and treating various skin conditions due to its antibacterial properties. Nano-silver gel contains silver nanoparticles with particle sizes typically ranging from 1-20 nanometers. These tiny silver particles provide a large surface-to-volume ratio that enhances their antimicrobial activity. The gel formulation often includes pharmaceutically acceptable excipients such as carbomer, polycarbophil, or polyethylene glycol, along with dispersants and wetting agents like glycerol. It exhibits broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against bacteria, fungi, and viruses due to the unique physicochemical properties of nanosilver. The gel is primarily used for wound management, treating skin infections, and as a topical antimicrobial agent.

Brand names

CuraVance Nano Silver Gel

Other names

nanosilver gelantimicrobial nano silver gelnanometer silver gel