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Methylene Blue

Methylthioninium chloride. Redox-active thiazine dye used medically for methemoglobinemia and sold in some wellness/nootropic drop products. Track as liquid oral drops taken in water. Verify the product label strength before logging.

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Reference doseLiquid oral drops - follow product label or clinician guidance. Track drops or ml; not a dose recommendation.
Half-life5 hours
Risk flagmoderate
Regulatory noteFDA-approved context noted

Side effects and watch-outs

  • Blue/green urine, stool, or skin discoloration
  • Nausea or GI upset
  • Headache or dizziness
  • Restlessness or insomnia in sensitive users
  • Blood pressure or heart rate changes
  • Serotonin syndrome risk with serotonergic medications
  • Hemolysis risk in G6PD deficiency
  • Pulse oximeter readings can be unreliable