Gentian violet

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Methylrosanilinium chloride

Definition
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Dyestuff and disinfection. Due to increasing difficulties in the supply of high quality dye for pharmaceutical processing, the use of gentian violet is increasingly fading into the background.

Indication
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Infections with gram-positive bacteria, dermatophytes, yeasts. External treatment of burns, boils, chronic ulcers.

Standard concentration
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  • 0.1-0.5% in solutions, ointments, powders, sticks as antiseptic.
  • 0.1% solution for brushing in thrush and mucous membrane rinses.

Remember! Colours skin, clothes and objects blue-violet!

Note(s)
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A 0.1% solution is recommended for large-area application on damaged skin. For brushing small areas, the concentration of the solution can be selected down to 0.5%.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020