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Gentian Violet 1%

OTC Topical RxCUI 310481
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Gentian Violet
Route
Topical
Label date
2026-07-09

Indications and usage

Indications First aid to help protect against infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns. Indications First aid to help protect against infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns. (12/2021)

Purpose

Antiseptic

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

For external use only. Do not apply to an ulcerative lesion as this may cause tatooing of the skin. Do not use in the eyes or over large areas of the body.

Ask a doctor before use if

Ask a doctor before use if redness, irritation, swelling or pain persists or increases or if infection ocurs.

Active ingredient (label)

Gentian Violet 1%

Inactive ingredients

s Ethyl Alcohol 10% and Purified Water.

Keep out of reach of children

of children. In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center right away.