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Explore a selection of our essential drug information below, or:DescriptionA medication used to close small wounds, treat tooth sensitivity, and remove warts.DescriptionA medication used to close small wounds, treat tooth sensitivity, and remove warts.DrugBank IDDB11090TypeSmall MoleculeUS ApprovedNOOther ApprovedYESSummaryPotassium nitrate is a medication used to cauterize small wounds, remove granulation tissue, warts, and verrucae, and treat tooth sensitivity.Brand NamesMeijer, Prevident 5000 Sensitive, StyptstixGeneric NamePotassium nitrateDrugBank Accession NumberDB11090BackgroundPotassium nitrate is an inorganic salt with a chemical formula of KNO3. It is a natural source of nitrate and has been used as a constituent for several different purposes, including food preservatives, fertilizers, tree stump removal, rocket propellants, and fireworks. Potassium nitrate is a common active ingredient in toothpaste, exerting an anti-sensitivity action. It provides increasing protection against painful sensitivity of the teeth to cold, heat, acids, sweets or contact 13,14.In addition, potassium nitrate is used as a diuretic in pigs, cattle, and horses. It is administered orally doses up to 30 g per animal per day 7.TypeSmall MoleculeGroupsApprovedStructureWeightAverage: 101.1032 Monoisotopic: 100.951524732 Chemical FormulaKNO3SynonymsPotassium nitrateExternal IDs E-252INS NO.252INS-252IndicationFor the relief of tooth sensitivity, and is also used as a pesticide, insecticide, as a food additive, and a rodenticide 10,13,16.Reduce drug development failure ratesBuild, train, & validate machine-learning modelswith evidence-based and structured datasets.Build, train, & validate predictive machine-learning models with structured datasets.Associated ConditionsIndication TypeIndicationCombined Product DetailsApproval LevelAge GroupPatient CharacteristicsDose FormManagement ofTooth sensitivity••• •••Contraindications & Blackbox WarningsPrevent Adverse Drug Events TodayTap into our Clinical API for life-saving information on contraindications & blackbox warnings, population restrictions, harmful risks, & more.Avoid life-threatening adverse drug events with our Clinical APIPharmacodynamicsThe potassium cation is an essential electrolyte that is important for the maintenance of intracellular osmotic pressure and for the maintenance of cell membrane potential, in particular, the potential of electrically excitable tissues 7. It is a regular component of the diet and is particularly abundant in fruit and vegetables. The recommended daily intake varies from 350-1275 mg in children to 1875 and 5625 mg in adults. In the United Kingdom, the recommended intake is 3.5 g/day for healthy adults 7. Potassium ions are believed to disturb the synapse between
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