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Drug overview for GENTIAN VIOLET (gentian violet):
Generic name: GENTIAN VIOLET (JEN-shun vye-oh-LET)
Drug class: Topical Antifungals
Therapeutic class: Dermatological
Gentian violet (hexamethylpararosaniline chloride) is a triphenylmethane (rosaniline) dye that exhibits antifungal and some antibacterial activity.
Gentian violet has been used topically in the treatment of cutaneous or mucocutaneous infections caused by Candida albicans (monilia), such as oral (thrush), intertrigenous, vaginal, and paronychial candidiasis, but more effective, nonstaining agents such as nystatin and amphotericin B are available. Gentian violet is generally not recommended for use in dermatophytic infections because of its local irritant and staining properties. Gentian violet has also been used topically for local geotrichosis, impetigo, necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (Vincent's infection), superficial infections and various dermatitides; however, the drug's effectiveness in these conditions has not been conclusively determined.
Generic name: GENTIAN VIOLET (JEN-shun vye-oh-LET)
Drug class: Topical Antifungals
Therapeutic class: Dermatological
Gentian violet (hexamethylpararosaniline chloride) is a triphenylmethane (rosaniline) dye that exhibits antifungal and some antibacterial activity.
Gentian violet has been used topically in the treatment of cutaneous or mucocutaneous infections caused by Candida albicans (monilia), such as oral (thrush), intertrigenous, vaginal, and paronychial candidiasis, but more effective, nonstaining agents such as nystatin and amphotericin B are available. Gentian violet is generally not recommended for use in dermatophytic infections because of its local irritant and staining properties. Gentian violet has also been used topically for local geotrichosis, impetigo, necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (Vincent's infection), superficial infections and various dermatitides; however, the drug's effectiveness in these conditions has not been conclusively determined.
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GENTIAN VIOLET 2% SOLUTION
GENTIAN VIOLET 1% SOLUTION
The following indications for GENTIAN VIOLET (gentian violet) have been approved by the FDA:
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