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Methylene Blue IV

A specialist treatment that requires medical review because methylene blue is a pharmacologically active medicine.

AvailabilityClinical & regulatory review required

A consultation does not guarantee that a product can be supplied.

Background

What it is, how it developed and why it is discussed

Methylene blue has a long medical history and recognised uses in defined clinical situations. It also has important drug interactions and contraindications.
Evidence

Evidence, limitations and clinical context

This is not an unrestricted wellness purchase. Prescriber and product-status review are required before any use.
Clinical access

Availability requires regulatory confirmation

Online purchase remains disabled until the exact human-use product, South African registration and scheduling have been verified. A clinical assessment can still be booked to discuss appropriate options.

Clinical assessment Clinician authorisation