Last update Aug. 23, 2021
Compatible
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Crystal Violet is also known as Gentian Violet. Here it is a list of alternative known names::
Crystal Violet in other languages or writings:
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Antiseptic dye with antibacterial effect against Gram positive bacterial infections (staphylococcus) and antifungal against Candida yeast infection (Prabha 2020, Pona 2020).
Topical Administration.
It has been used widely to treat oral infections (candidiasis, herpes) in young infants.
Its use has been restricted by the risk of ulcerations, the “dirt” that results from the dye and the possible carcinogenic effect in animals (IARC 2021), not demonstrated in humans (Prabha 2020, Pona 2020).
It is still recommended to treat candidiasis of the nipple. The solution must be aqueous, with a concentration of less than 0.5% and not to be used for more than a week (Berens 2016; Lawrence 2016).
WHO Essential Medicines List: compatible with breastfeeding (WHO 2002)