Drug Reference
Gentian Violet
OTC
Fact box
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
Blu-KotePad Kote
Available as
10 MG/ML0.0015 MG/ML10 MG/ML · Topical Solution20 MG/ML · Topical Solution2.29 MG/ML
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Uses For external treatment of abrasions and minor cuts.
How to use / dosing
Directions Clean the affected area and apply directly to the wound or use a cotton applicator once or twice daily. Do not bandage.
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings For external treatment of abrasions and minor cuts Do not Do not apply to an ulcerative lesions as this may cause tattooing of the skin. Do not use in eyes Stop use and ask a doctor if redness, irritation, swelling, or pain persists or increases or if infection occurs. Keep out of reach of children. In case of ingestion, seek medical help or contact Poison Control Center immediately.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- GNP GENTIAN VIOLET 1% (GENTIAN VIOLET 1%) LIQUID [AMERRISOURCE BERGEN]
- HUMCO GENTIAN VIOLET 1% (GENTIAN VIOLET 1%) LIQUID [HUMCO HOLDING GROUP, INC.]
- HUMCO GENTIAN VIOLET 2% (GENTIAN VIOLET 2%) LIQUID [HUMCO HOLDING GROUP, INC.]
- GENTIAN VIOLET 1% LIQUID [PHARMA NOBIS, LLC]
- EL VALLE GENTIAN VIOLET (GENTIAN VIOLET 1%) LIQUID [PHARMADEL LLC]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.