About potassium permanganate
Oxidizing antiseptic and disinfectant
Used for
- Diluted solutions for minor skin infections, weeping wounds, and some eczema.
- Diluted solutions for soaking affected skin areas.
Usual adult dose
For skin use, dilute tablets or crystals exactly as directed; commonly about 0.01% solution. Never swallow.
Common side effects
- Skin irritation, dryness, or staining.
- Burns and tissue damage if concentrated or improperly diluted.
Important warnings
- For external use only; ingestion can cause severe poisoning.
- Use only fully dissolved, correctly diluted solutions; crystals can burn skin.
- Avoid eyes, mouth, and other sensitive areas.
- Keep away from children; seek urgent help if swallowed.
Pregnancy
Limited safety data; topical use has low expected absorption when correctly diluted.
Breastfeeding
Limited safety data; avoid applying where an infant could contact or ingest it.
Interactions
- No major interactions are expected with correctly diluted topical use.
- Do not mix with other chemicals or medicines unless a clinician advises.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.