COLLIDAL SILVER AND USAGES.

COLLOIDAL SILVER OTHER NAME(S): Argent Colloïdal, Argent Ionique, Argent Natif, Argentum Metallicum, Colloidal Silver Protein, Ionic Silver, Native Silver...  Overview Information Colloidal silver is a mineral. Despite promoters' claims, silver has no known function in the body and is not an essential mineral supplement. Colloidal silver products were once available as over-the-counter drug products. In 1999 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ruled that these colloidal silver products were not considered safe or effective. Colloidal silver products marketed for medical purposes or promoted for unproven uses are now considered "misbranded" under the law without appropriate FDA approval as a new drug. There are currently no FDA-approved over-the-counter or prescription drugs containing silver that are taken by mouth. However, there are still colloidal silver products being sold as homeopathic remedies and dietary supplements. There are many internet ads for the parts of a generator that produces colloidal silver at home. People who produce colloidal silver at home will likely not be able to evaluate their product for purity or strength. There are many products that are far safer and more effective than colloidal silver. Colloidal silver is used for infections, hay fever, skin conditions, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any of its uses. Colloidal silver can be unsafe when taken by mouth, applied to the skin, inhaled, or given by IV . Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): Despite some claims, there is no good evidence to support using colloidal silver for COVID-19. In fact, it can be unsafe. Follow healthy lifestyle choices and proven prevention methods instead. How does it work? Colloidal silver can kill certain germs by binding to and destroying proteins. Uses & Effectiveness? Possibly Ineffective for Swelling (inflammation) of the nasal cavity and sinuses (rhinosinusitis). Early research shows that using a nasal spray containing colloidal silver does not work any better than saline nasal spray in reducing symptoms of sinusitis. Insufficient Evidence for An autoimmune disease that causes widespread swelling (systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE). Arthritis. Swelling (inflammation) of the main airways in the lung (bronchitis). Bladder swelling (cystitis). Blood infection (sepsis). Boosting the immune system. Cancer. Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Cystic fibrosis. Diabetes. Diarrhea. Improving digestion. Food poisoning. Gallbladder disease. A mild form of gum disease (gingivitis). Gonorrhea. Hay fever. HIV/AIDS. Leprosy. Malaria. Flu (influenza). Common colds. Infant growth. Complications after childbirth. A pregnancy complication marked by high blood pressure and protein in the urine (pre-eclampsia). An infection of the intestines that causes diarrhea (cholera). A lung condition marked by shortness of breath (emphysema). A skin condition that causes redness on the face (rosacea). Scaly, itchy skin (psoriasis). Shingles (herpes zoster). Stomach ulcers. Swelling (inflammation) of the prostate due to infection. Swelling (inflammation) of the stomach (gastritis). Tuberculosis. A type of inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis). Wound healing. Warts. Acne, when applied directly. Burns and skin infections, when applied directly. Pink eye, when applied directly. Other conditions. More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of colloidal silver for these uses. Side Effects & Safety When taken by mouth: Colloidal silver is LIKELY UNSAFE when taken by mouth. The silver in colloidal silver products gets deposited into organs such as the skin, liver, spleen, kidney, muscle, and brain. This can lead to an irreversible bluish looking skin that first appears in the gums. It can also stimulate melanin production in skin, and areas exposed to the sun will become increasingly discolored. When applied to the skin: Colloidal silver is LIKELY UNSAFE when applied to the skin. The silver in colloidal silver products gets deposited into organs such as the skin, liver, spleen, kidney, muscle, and brain. This can lead to an irreversible bluish looking skin that first appears in the gums. It can also stimulate melanin production in skin, and areas exposed to the sun will become increasingly discolored. When given by IV: Colloidal silver is LIKELY UNSAFE when injected intravenously (by IV). The silver in colloidal silver products gets deposited into organs such as the skin, liver, spleen, kidney, muscle, and brain. This can lead to an irreversible bluish looking skin that first appears in the gums. It can also stimulate melanin production in skin, and areas exposed to the sun will become increasingly discolored. Special Precautions & Warnings: Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Colloidal silver is LIKELY UNSAFE when taken by mouth, applied to the skin or injected intravenously (by IV). Silver may cross the placenta. Increased silver levels in pregnant women have been linked to abnormal development of the ear, face, and neck in their babies. Colloidal silver supplements can also lead to silver accumulation in the body, which can lead to an irreversible bluish looking skin, known as argyria. Silver can also be deposited in organs, where it does serious damage. Moderate Interaction Be cautious with this combination! Antibiotics (Quinolone antibiotics) interacts with COLLOIDAL SILVER Colloidal silver might decrease how much antibiotic the body absorbs. Taking colloidal silver along with antibiotics might decrease the effectiveness of some antibiotics. Some antibiotics that might interact with colloidal silver include ciprofloxacin (Cipro), enoxacin (Penetrex), norfloxacin (Chibroxin, Noroxin), sparfloxacin (Zagam), trovafloxacin (Trovan), and grepafloxacin (Raxar). Antibiotics (Tetracycline antibiotics) interacts with COLLOIDAL SILVER Colloidal silver might decrease how much tetracycline antibiotics the body can absorb. Taking colloidal silver with tetracycline antibiotics might decrease the effectiveness of tetracycline antibiotics. To avoid this interaction take colloidal silver two hours before or four hours after taking tetracyclines. Some tetracyclines include demeclocycline (Declomycin), minocycline (Minocin), and tetracycline (Achromycin). Levothyroxine interacts with COLLOIDAL SILVER Colloidal silver might decrease how much levothyroxine the body absorbs. Taking levothyroxine along with colloidal silver might decrease the effectiveness of thyroxine. Penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen) interacts with COLLOIDAL SILVER Penicillamine is used for Wilson's disease and rheumatoid arthritis. Colloidal silver might decrease how much penicillamine your body absorbs and decrease the effectiveness of penicillamine.