A dye that is a mixture of violet rosanilinis with antibacterial, antifungal, and anthelmintic properties.
Synonyms
Methylrosaniline
Gentian violet
Methylrosanilinium
Gentian violet(1+)
Gentian violet carbocation
Crystal violet carbocation
Crystal violet ion(1)
Gentian violet cation
Crystal violet(1+)
Crystal Violet
Brand Names
Gentian Violet 1%
El Valle Gentian Violet
Perineze Triple Dye
Humco Gentian Violet 1%
Gentian Violet 2%
Humco Gentian Violet 2%
Kerr 100 Triple Dye Dispos-A
Gentian Violet Topical Solution
Gentiane Violet Liq Top
GNP Gentian Violet 1%
Gentian Violet
Gentian Violet Anti-Infective
De LA Cruz Gentian Violet
Triple Dye
Indication
For the treatment of bacterial and fungal infections inside the mouth (thrush) and skin, also for the prevention of transmission of Chagas' disease (as a blood additive).
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