A dye that is a mixture of violet rosanilinis with antibacterial, antifungal, and anthelmintic properties.
Synonyms
Methylrosanilinium
Crystal Violet
Gentian violet
Gentian violet carbocation
Gentian violet cation
Methylrosaniline
Gentian violet(1+)
Crystal violet(1+)
Crystal violet ion(1)
Crystal violet carbocation
Brand Names
Triple Dye
El Valle Gentian Violet
Gentian Violet
Gentian Violet 2%
Humco Gentian Violet 1%
Humco Gentian Violet 2%
GNP Gentian Violet 1%
Perineze Triple Dye
Gentiane Violet Liq Top
Gentian Violet Anti-Infective
De LA Cruz Gentian Violet
Gentian Violet Topical Solution
Gentian Violet 1%
Kerr 100 Triple Dye Dispos-A
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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