Gentian Violet
Gentian Violet Information

About Gentian Violet

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

Indications

Gentian Violet is primarily indicated in conditions like Candidiasis, Mycoses.

Contraindication

Gentian Violet is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to the drug.

Side 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.

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.

High Risk Groups

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.