Gentian Violet (Vaginal Route)

Gentian violet is drug used to treat fungal infections. Vaginal form of gentian violet is used to treat fungal infection of the vagina.

Gentian violet is available without a prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

• Solution

Before using Gentian Violet, you must know all about the risks and complications associated with it. Your doctor will consider these risks before prescribing the drug and will inform you about them. Following factors should be considered before taking this drug:

• Allergies: If you have had an allergic reaction to this drug in the past, inform your doctor. You should also tell your healthcare provider if you are allergic to any other drugs or food products.

• Age specific problems: The data regarding the effects of this medicine specific to the pediatric age group is not yet available. Its safety and efficacy has not been established in children younger than 12 years of age. 
• The studies specific to the geriatric age group have not been carried out, that would limit the use of this drug in old age group.

• Drug Interactions: Certain drugs should not be used together because they can interact inside the body which can have a harmful effect. On the other hand certain drugs are allowed to be used together. So, you should tell your doctor about any other medications you are taking. If there is a chance of interaction between those two drugs, the doctor may change the dose or may prescribe an alternative drug. 

Furthermore, certain medications should not be taken with alcohol or tobacco, which may also result in harmful interactions. Ask your doctor about the concurrent use of this drug along with alcohol or tobacco. 

You should also inform your doctor about any other medical condition you may be suffering from.

To avoid adverse effects, Gentian Violet should be used exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Insert the tampon through the vaginal route and remove the tampon after 3-4 hours of insertion.

The use of regular tampons is not recommended if you are using the gentian violet tampons. This is because the regular tampons will soak up all the medicine. Use a sanitary mapkin or a minipad instead during your menstrual period.

Do not overuse or misuse this drug and do not use it longer than the recommended time. Read all the instructions mentioned in the medication guide. 

Do not miss any dose. The dose of this drug varies according to the condition of each person. The number of doses per day, the time interval between the doses and the length of time you have to take the medicine depends on your condition individually and all these factors should only be determined by your healthcare provider. Follow each and every instruction of your doctor and also read the label carefully.

Storage: This medicine should be stored at room temperature within a closed container, away from heat, direct light and moisture. Keep this drug out of the reach of children. Do not store expired or outdated medicines or the medicine no longer needed. 

Before using Gentian Violet, there are some precautions you must take.

In order to help clear up the infection completely and to help make sure it does not return, good health habits are also needed.

• Wear only clean panties.
• Wear cotton panties (or panties or pantyhose with cotton crotches) instead of synthetic (for example, nylon or rayon) panties.

Gentian violet is a stain and it will leave a color on your clothes. Avoid getting this medicine on your clothes.

As with many medications, there are several potential side effects associated with Gentian Violet. Although these side effects may occur only in a handful of patients but if they do occur, contact your physician immediately.

Seek medical help instantly, if you experience any of the symptoms while on this medication. Also contact your healthcare professional immediately, if have overdosed on this drug. 

If any of these side effects becomes more bothersome or does not go away, contact your doctor.