SPL Set ID: 3484312e-ff43-4425-98e8-cd2ecf9f2a6d
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METHYLENE BLUE
50 mg/10 ml
Injection
Methylene blue is an oxidation-reduction agent. Its chemical name is 3,7-bis(dimethylamino)phenothiazin-5-ium, chloride hydrate. The molecular formula of methylene blue is C 16 H 18 ClN 3 S.xH 2 O and its molecular weight is 319.86 g/mol for the anhydrous form. The structural formula of methylene blue is: Methylene Blue Injection, USP is a sterile solution intended for intravenous administration. Each mL of solution contains 5 mg methylene blue and water for injection. Methylene Blue Injection, USP is a clear dark blue solution with a pH value between 3.0 and 4.5. The osmolality is between 10 and 15 mOsm/kg. Methylene Blue Injection, USP strength is expressed in terms of trihydrate. Structural Formula