Gentian Violet

Gentian Violet 1% · Solution · Topical

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active Ingredients: Active Ingredients: Purpose Gentian Violet 1% First Aid Antiseptic

Purpose

Uses Uses: First aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.

Uses

Uses: Uses: First aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns.

Warnings

Warnings: Warnings: For External Use Only Do not use in the eyes or apply over large areas of the body. In case of deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns, consult a doctor, longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor.

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor Stop use and ask a doctor: if the the conditions presist or get worse.

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breastfeeding If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach children. In case of ingestion, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children Keep out of reach of children.

Directions

Directions Directions Clean affected area. Apply a small amount of this product on the area 1 to 3 times daily. Supervise children in the use of this product.

Inactive ingredients

Inactive Ingredients: Inactive Ingredients: Alcohol, Purified Water

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Vitamex USA, Corp (revised Aug 26, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Gentian Violet NDC products (3)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
73635-1219Gentian Violet 10 mg/mL
Liquid
Germa Products, LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
69469-010Gentian Violet 10 mg/mL
Solution
Vitamex USA, CorpOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
10095-101Gentian Violet 1 g/100mL
Solution
World Perfumes IncOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Gentian Violet used for?

Uses: Uses: First aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns.

Who makes Gentian Violet?

Gentian Violet is listed by 3 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Germa Products, LLC, Vitamex USA, Corp, World Perfumes Inc.