Gentian Violet

Gentian Violet is antiseptic dye. Gentian Violet is used in the treatment of bacterial and fungal infections as a topical preparation.


Adult Dose
Dose: 1 to 2 %
Single Dose: 1.5 (1.5)
Frequency: 8 hourly
Route: Topical
Instructions:
Neonatal
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Paedriatic
Dose: 0.5 to 2 %
Single Dose: 1.2 (1.25)
Frequency: 8 hourly
Route: Topical
Instructions: -
Characteristics
belongs to Triphenyl methane. It belongs to Dermatological Products and Antibacterial pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Gentian Violet is 408.00.
Contraindications
Gentian Violet is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Gentian Violet are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Irritation, Burning, Esophagitis, Laryngitis, Laryngeal obstruction, Mucous membranes ulceraion.
Indications
Gentian Violet is primarily indicated in conditions like Candidiasis, Mycoses.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Gentian Violet was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Topical Soln Store in a well closed container. Protect from Sunlight.
Warnings
It should not be used on ulcerated area, and in case of porphyria. Infants should be turned face down after application of gentian violet to minimize amount of drug swallowed, may result in tattoing of the skin when applied to granulation tissue, solution is for external use only, avoid contact with eyes.
Back to List

Any information that appears on this website page is provided for the purpose of general information. This website has been compiled in good faith by HMIS.Online. However, no guarantee is made as to the completeness, validity or accuracy of the information it contains.