Medicines · Chemical / Disinfectant
Methylene Blue
- Active Ingredient
- Methylene blue (methylthioninium chloride)
- Medicine Type
- Chemical / Disinfectant

Observe and distinguish
Identification and context
Identity and formulation
Substance monograph for methylene blue, not an interchangeable formulation. The Kordon 2.303% label documents limited uses; concentration, excipients and indications of other products must be checked separately.
Supported indications
The Kordon label supports superficial fungal infections, protection of eggs from fungus, some external protozoa (Ichthyophthirius, Chilodonella and Ichthyobodo/Costia), and nitrite or cyanide poisoning. It states that the product is not indicated for Oodinium, bacterial infections or flukes.
Diagnostic prerequisites
Confirm host, diagnosis, net volume, water quality and exact formulation before use. Do not transfer directions between products.
Verify before intervening
Confirmation and decisions
Preparation and monitoring
Formulation source: Kordon Methylene Blue 2.303%. Its indications and instructions belong to that product and must not be extended to other concentrations.
Species and system compatibility
It may interfere with biological filtration and plant growth and stain porous materials. Verify species and invertebrate compatibility, increase aeration, and follow the product label for treatment container, carbon and filtration.
Interactions and contraindications
It may interfere with biological filtration and plant growth and stain porous materials. Verify species and invertebrate compatibility, increase aeration, and follow the product label for treatment container, carbon and filtration.
Proportionate actions
Management and monitoring
Adverse effects and failure
It may interfere with biological filtration and plant growth and stain porous materials. Verify species and invertebrate compatibility, increase aeration, and follow the product label for treatment container, carbon and filtration.
Operator safety
Formulation source: Kordon Methylene Blue 2.303%. Its indications and instructions belong to that product and must not be extended to other concentrations.
Regulatory status
Check authorisation, prescription status and conditions of use in the user’s jurisdiction; ornamental and food-producing animals are not interchangeable.
Evidence limitations
Manufacturer directions document only the stated formulation. Efficacy, safety and dosage do not automatically extend to the active substance or other products.
Active ingredient identity
Composition and chemical data
Thiazine dye that acts as a potent antioxidant and antimicrobial agent.
Safety Hazards (GHS)
- Harmful if swallowed
- Causes serious eye damage
- Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Transparency
Information and documentation
Information
- Active Ingredient
- Methylene blue (methylthioninium chloride)
- Medicine Type
- Chemical / Disinfectant
Documentation
- Product Page
Kordon — Methylene Blue product label
MANUFACTURER DOCUMENTATIONCONTEXT ONLYManufacturer documentation is formulation-specific and is not independent evidence of efficacy.
- Chemical Data
PubChem — Methylene blue
CHEMICAL DATABASECONTEXT ONLYChemical identity data do not support aquarium dosing, efficacy or finished-product safety.
- Chemical Data
PubChem Chemical Data