Gentian Violet
Active ingredient
- Drug class
- -
- Availability
- Over-the-counter
- Routes
- Topical
- Markets covered
- 1
- Products on record
- 1
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 2
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Gentian Violet is an active ingredient approved for the external treatment of abrasions and minor cuts [1]. Its drug class is not specified in the provided data.
In the past 12 months, there have been 2 adverse event reports associated with Gentian Violet [2]. The most frequently reported adverse events include "Drug Ineffective," "Ear Infection," "Off Label Use," "Paranoia," and "Therapy Partial Responder" [2].
This active ingredient is available under various brand names.
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Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 1 | October 31, 2024 |
USUnited States· FDA
1 product
Uses
Uses For external treatment of abrasions and minor cuts.
How to take
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 1922518d-e49b-50… · revised October 31, 2024 [PDF]
- [2]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
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