Genapax

Active Ingredient(s): Gentian Violet
FDA Approved: * February 2, 1977
Pharm Company: * KEY PHARMS
Category: Antifungal

Crystal violet or gentian violet, also known as methyl violet 10B or hexamethyl pararosaniline chloride, is a triarylmethane dye used as a histological stain and in Gram's method of classifying bacteria. Crystal violet has antibacterial, antifungal, and anthelmintic (vermicide) properties and was formerly important as a topical antiseptic. The medical use of the dye has been largely superseded by more modern drugs, although it is still listed by the World Health Organization. The name gentian... [wikipedia]

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