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Gentian violet
Synonym(s)
Methylrosanilinium chloride
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
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.
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Infections with gram-positive bacteria, dermatophytes, yeasts. External treatment of burns, boils, chronic ulcers.
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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!
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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%.