Is gentian violet banned in the US? Navigating Medical Regulations and Health Concerns
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In the United States, gentian violet is no longer available as a standard drug for human use, with some manufacturers voluntarily discontinuing sales and its monograph no longer updated. This is due to long-standing safety concerns and regulatory actions by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which has officially banned its use in animal feed and certain veterinary drugs since the 1990s.
