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Methylthioninium Chloride (Methylene Blue) – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: METHYLENE BLUE

Strength: 10 mg/ml | Form: Solution For Injection

Price in UAE: AED 84.00

Available in UAE pharmacies

About Methylthioninium Chloride (Methylene Blue)

Class:| Antidote, Diagnostic Agent, Dye Use:| Treatment of methemoglobinemia, urinary tract antiseptic, diagnostic staining, and as an antidote for certain drug toxicities Adult dose:| Methemoglobinemia: 1-2 mg/kg IV over 5 minutes; may repeat after 1 hour if needed Pediatric dose:| Methemoglobinemia: 1-2 mg/kg IV over 5 minutes; may repeat after 1 hour if needed Side effects:| Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness, headache, confusion, dyspnea, hypertension, and skin discoloration

Drug Class

| Antidote, Diagnostic Agent, Dye

Uses & Indications

| Treatment of methemoglobinemia, urinary tract antiseptic, diagnostic staining, and as an antidote for certain drug toxicities

Storage Requirements

Not available

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: Prevego Healthcare and Research Pvt. Ltd., India

Package Size

10ml ampoule X 5

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 84.00

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

| Methemoglobinemia: 1-2 mg/kg IV over 5 minutes; may repeat after 1 hour if needed

Pediatric Dose

| Methemoglobinemia: 1-2 mg/kg IV over 5 minutes; may repeat after 1 hour if needed

Side Effects

| Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness, headache, confusion, dyspnea, hypertension, and skin discoloration

Contraindications & Precautions

| Known hypersensitivity to methylene blue, severe renal

Important Warnings

Not available

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Methylthioninium Chloride (Methylene Blue) available in UAE pharmacies:

METHYLENE BLUE 10 mg/ml Solution For Injection METHYLENE BLUE 10 mg/ml Solution For Injection METHYLENE BLUE 10 mg/ml Solution For Injection METHYLENE BLUE 10 mg/ml Solution For Injection METHYLTHIONINIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP 10 mg/ml Solution For Injection METIBLO 10 mg/ml Solution For Injection METIBLO 10 mg/ml Solution For Injection

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.

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