The effects of methylene blue

Methylene blue drug is a drug that is easy to buy and use. Therefore, many people subjectively buy it without knowing the effects and consequences of using the wrong dosage.

The main effect of methylene blue is detoxification, mild antiseptic. Specifically, methylene blue is used for:
Treatment of methemoglobinemia Treatment of cyanide poisoning Has a mild antiseptic effect and staining of tissues Treatment of skin diseases such as herpes virus diseases, impetigo, dermatitis pus, thanks to its property of breaking down virus molecules when exposed to light. Test use: Gram stain to identify pathogenic bacteria

Methylene blue should be used exactly as directed, not in smaller, larger doses or for longer than indicated. The drug has 3 forms including methylene blue topical, injectable methylene blue and tablet methylene blue.

Dosage of methylene blue tablets: 1-2 tablets after meals, 3 times a day with a full glass of water. Dosage of methylene blue injection: Indicated at the hospital or clinic. People are not free to use. During the course of taking the drug, you should have regular blood tests to monitor your disease status and complications if any. Methylene blue can turn urine or stools blue or green. This is not harmful to health. Therefore, you do not need to worry too much.

Contraindicated to use Methylene blue drug on pregnant women, lactating women, people with glucose - 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, people with kidney failure.
If used for a long time, the drug can cause increased destruction of red blood cells leading to anemia. Therefore, it should be noted that the drug is only used for a short time.
Medicines are effective for chickenpox but need to be used correctly. Patients should note that it is only applied to broken blisters, avoid smearing because the drug has no effect on unbroken blisters.
Methylene blue is not effective in treating hand, foot and mouth disease in young children. The application of drugs does not help reduce the condition, but also makes the process of diagnosis and treatment difficult. Therefore, to ensure the highest safety as well as avoid unwanted side effects, patients should be examined and prescribed for use by qualified doctors and pharmacists before using.

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