UFC BIO Methylene Blue 1% Solution is a standardized aqueous preparation manufactured using methylene blue raw material tested to applicable USP specifications and high-purity water, USP.
The product is manufactured under controlled conditions and each production lot is evaluated against established quality specifications. A lot-specific Certificate of Analysis is available.
Methylene blue, also known as methylthioninium chloride, is a phenothiazine compound with well-characterized oxidation-reduction and dye properties.
Composition
| Methylene Blue | 1.0% w/v |
| Water, USP | High-purity water |
| Appearance | Clear blue solution |
| Package Size | 100 mL |
| Storage | 4°C to 25°C |
Important Safety Information
- Methylene blue has known pharmacologic activity and may interact with certain medications.
- Individuals taking prescription medications, particularly serotonergic medications, or individuals with known G6PD deficiency should consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before considering use.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals should consult a healthcare professional before use.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Review the Safety Data Sheet and product information before use.
Quality
UFC BIO evaluates each lot according to established product specifications. Testing may include:
- identity
- methylene blue concentration/assay
- UV/Visible spectral characteristics
- appearance
- selected elemental impurities
- other applicable quality attributes
Refer to the lot-specific Certificate of Analysis for actual results and specifications.
Intended Use
- UFC BIO Methylene Blue 1% Solution is manufactured as a standardized methylene blue solution.
- UFC BIO does not represent this product as intended to diagnose, treat, cure, mitigate, or prevent any disease.
- The suitability of methylene blue for an individual's intended use should be discussed with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional, particularly when other medications are being used.
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CAS Number 122965-43-9 (7220-79-3)
| Test | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance – clarity, color, odor | Clear blue odorless solution |
| Assay (gravimetric) | 1.00% ± 0.05% |
| Identification (FTIR) | Conforms to spectrum |
| UV/Visible Spectrum | Conforms to control |
| Cations (elemental impurities) | |
| Copper (Cu) | ≤ 2.0 ppm |
| Zinc (Zn) | ≤ 2.0 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 0.10 ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 0.02 ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 0.05 ppm |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤ 0.02 ppm |
Refer to the lot-specific Certificate of Analysis for actual results and specifications.
The following independent scientific and medical publications provide background information on the chemistry, pharmacology, clinical history, and safety of methylene blue:
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Cellular and Molecular Actions of Methylene Blue in the Nervous System
Oz M, Lorke DE, Hasan M, Petroianu GA. Medical Research Reviews. 2011;31(1):93-117. DOI: 10.1002/med.20177.
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Methylene Blue: Revisited
Ginimuge PR, Jyothi SD. Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology. 2010;26(4):517-520.
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Methylene Blue and Serotonin Toxicity: Inhibition of Monoamine Oxidase A (MAO A) Confirms a Theoretical Prediction
Ramsay RR, Dunford C, Gillman PK. British Journal of Pharmacology. 2007;152(6):946-951. DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjp.0707430.
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Methylene Blue
Ostrovsky A, Afzal M. StatPearls. Updated January 2, 2026. This is a current NCBI clinical reference covering pharmacology, uses, contraindications, adverse effects, and interactions.
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Ultimate Guide for Methylene Blue
Mark Sloan. May 14, 2021.
These references provide general scientific information and do not constitute dosing recommendations or claims regarding the intended use of UFC Bio Methylene Blue 1% Solution.
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Certificate of Analysis (COA)
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