Medicines · Chemical / Disinfectant

Methylene Blue

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

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

Methylene blue (methylthioninium chloride)
FormulaC16H18ClN3S
Molar Mass319.85 g/mol

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 ONLY

    Manufacturer documentation is formulation-specific and is not independent evidence of efficacy.

  • Chemical Data

    PubChem — Methylene blue

    CHEMICAL DATABASECONTEXT ONLY

    Chemical identity data do not support aquarium dosing, efficacy or finished-product safety.

  • Chemical Data

    PubChem Chemical Data