Gentian Violet
Risk Factor: C
Class: ANTI-INFECTIVES
/ Anthelmintics
Contents of this page:
Fetal Risk Summary
Breast Feeding Summary
References
Questions and Answers
Fetal Risk Summary
The Collaborative Perinatal Project monitored 50,282 mother-child pairs, 40 of which had 1st trimester exposure to gentian violet (1). Evidence was found to suggest a relationship to malformations based on defects in 4 patients. Independent confirmation is required to determine the actual risk.
Breast Feeding Summary
No data are available.
References
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Heinonen OP, Slone D, Shapiro S. Birth Defects and Drugs in Pregnancy. Littleton, MA:Publishing Sciences Group 1977:302.
Questions and Answers
Gentian violet?, where in the UK can i buy Gentian violet?
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Is it okay to start using gentian violet again, after having used it before?, I used it a few weeks ago, for seven days, combined with GSE, and saw some improvement, but for the past couple of days, I've been feeling a lot of pain again. Should I start using the GSE, and gentian violet again?
Please just use the GSE, genetian violet is not healthy.
It is VERY important to use it at least 2 weeks after the symptoms disappear. That's why your symptoms are back. That is true of ANY yeast treatment.
It also helps to take GSE internally.
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How effective is gentian violet in treating nipple pain from breastfeeding? How do you get it off baby's skin?, I have seen 2 lactation consultants and a doctor. No one is sure if I have yeast in my nipples and no sign the baby has it in mouth either. They gave me an ointment but i didn't see much improvement after 3 days so they told me to try gentian violet. Has anyone tried it for nipple pain???? If so, how do you get the stuff off of the baby's skin???
Gentian violet is a coal tar derivative so I wouldn't use it. http://www.prematureoptimism.com/linkBlo...
However grapefruit seed extract is a natural yeast killer that has virtually no side effects. It also kills many harmful bacteria and viruses. It can be purchased at most health food, nutrition, and herb shops. http://www.drjaygordon.com/development/b...
I would certainly give the GSE a try, particularly if you are prone to vaginal yeast infections or have taken antibiotics.
Probiotics are also good for thrush and can be taken forever and have no side effects.
As for the nipple pain.... that's hard to say. Even if you have a "textbook perfect" latch it may not work for you and your baby. I have seen too many women told "its perfect" when really the latch is the problem. I would also make sure baby doesn't have a tongue tie.
Does gentian violet really work for thrush?, my baby is on antibiotics which caused her to break out with thrush and so i am going to try gentian violet but does it work?
Gentian violet does work, but is recommended only for adults, not for children and especially not for infants.
Thrush typically clears on its own and does not need to be treated. But if it persist for more than one to two weeks than measure can be taken. Such as wiping out the child's mouth with a warm cloth, cleaning any pacifiers, nipples etc. (even your own if you are breastfeeding), also increasing the intake of yogurt can help resort the active agents that kill bacteria in the mouth.
Here are a couple of web sites that have very good information based on your question:
Is gentian violet safe for a kitten?, My 3 kittens have ringworm. Is it safe to treat them with gentian violet (brand name Blu-Kote)?
My 2-year-old daughter contracted ringworm from the kittens, so I need to use something effective and as quick as possible. We're treating her with the gentian violet as Monistat takes longer to work.
I used Lamisil cream on ringworm, and it worked great. I don't know about using the gentian violet. Wouldn't that stain the hair of the kitten?
Lamisil and Lotrimin are both fungal meds, and they work. Lamisil just worked quicker.
Good luck.
Does gentian violet actually work or should i go see our pediatrician?, 2 week old babe has oral thrush as does at least one of my boobs.
Oh my baby battled thrush for two months and it is horrible... First we tried Nyastin from the doctor, which just plain didn't work. Then we tried Dyflucan, which is supposedly more effective, but my baby kept spitting it up or vomitting so she couldn't keep any of it in her. Then we tried grapefruit seed extract, which did not seem to do anything at all. Then finally I broke down and decided to try gentian violet, which I had been hesitant to try because I heard it was so incredibly messy. Honestly I wish I had tried this first. Within 2 days, my baby's thrush was all gone and it was not at all as messy as everyone makes it out to be. Just dip a q-tip in vasoline and smear it around her lips first, then dip a q-tip in the gentian violet and put it in her mouth to let her suck on it. Then breastfeed after to spread it to your nipples. Do this once a day for 2-3 days and her thrush should go away. Also gentian violet is very cheap, like $3 a bottle. I bought mine at walgreens.com. Good luck!
How long will gentian violet stain your tongue?, My daughter (12yrs old) has oral thrush and wanted to know how long it will stain her tongue.
For at least 2/3 days.
How do I get Gentian Violet stain off my floor?, I have "hardwood" laminent flooring. I tried straight bleach and that did not work. Will it eventually come out or is there anything else that will get it off? Please help!!! I rent and I am worried this will cost me my deposit plus some to cover the damage. All your help is greatly appreciated-
have a go with 1 part bi carb soda to 4 parts water, not sure if it will work but if you have time you could try it several times to see if it lightens it. Maybe white vinegar as well.
Purple dye ( what i call it ) is good but i thought they took it off the shelves years ago.
It may take several attempts for it to lift.
Keep trying.
How do you remove Gentian Violet (purple) out of the carpet?,
One mom reported having good luck with ZOUT stain remover, even after the stains were dry. Another used Didi 7 with similar results. Any item that can be safely bleached with chlorine bleach should come clean.
Be careful with that stuff by the way, it has been linked to cancer : http://toxsci.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/con...
Does gentian violet work for yeast infections?, I've heard it can be applied to a tampon and used for yeast infections, but it says for external use only.. hmm.. any comments?
yes it does and you can pour it on to a tampon and insert it. also yogurt works the plain unflavored kind. you can fill up a cardboard tampon tube with the yogurt and "inject" it up there or you can freeze the tube and insert it that way...less mess.
