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Humco Gentian Violet 1%

GENTIAN VIOLET 1%

Standard Dose
Directions Clean the affected area and apply directly to the wound or use cotton applicator once or twice daily. Do not bandage.
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses First aid to help protect against infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns.
Summary

Indications and usage Uses First aid to help protect against infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns.

Dosage and administration Directions Clean the affected area and apply directly to the wound or use cotton applicator once or twice daily.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses First aid to help protect against infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns. Dosage and administration Directions Clean the affected area and apply directly to the wound or use cotton applicator once or twice daily. Do not bandage. Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only. Do not apply to an ulcerative lesion as this may cause tattooing of the skin. Do not use in the eyes.

Monitoring

  • • Warnings For external use only.
  • • Do not apply to an ulcerative lesion as this may cause tattooing of the skin.
  • • Do not use in the eyes.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.