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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Methylene Blue?
Methylene Blue (methylthioninium chloride) is a synthetic compound with a long history of use in science, laboratory research and medicine. First synthesised in the late 19th century, it has been studied for its chemical properties and its role as a redox-active molecule in cellular biology research.
Optima Max Methylene Blue is a pharmaceutical USP-grade 1% solution, delivered in a 100ml amber glass dropper bottle and independently lab-tested in Germany. Each drop delivers approximately 0.5mg, allowing for precise measurement.
Methylene Blue is sold by Intuisse as a research-grade compound. It is not marketed, intended or approved as a food supplement, medicine or wellness product.
Optima Max Methylene Blue is a pharmaceutical USP-grade 1% solution, delivered in a 100ml amber glass dropper bottle and independently lab-tested in Germany. Each drop delivers approximately 0.5mg, allowing for precise measurement.
Methylene Blue is sold by Intuisse as a research-grade compound. It is not marketed, intended or approved as a food supplement, medicine or wellness product.
2. Product details and specifications
- Form: 1% Methylene Blue solution.
- Volume: 100ml amber glass bottle.
- Concentration: approximately 0.5mg per drop.
- Dosing tool: built-in glass dropper for precise measurement.
- Packaging: light-protected amber glass to preserve compound stability.
- Quality: pharmaceutical USP-grade, independently lab-tested in Germany.
- Storage: keep tightly closed, away from direct sunlight and heat.
3. Safety, contraindications and precautions
Methylene Blue is a potent compound with significant safety considerations. Please read carefully before purchase or use.
Do not use if you are taking any of the following medications:
Additional contraindications:
Do not use if you are taking any of the following medications:
- SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) — e.g. fluoxetine, sertraline, citalopram.
- SNRIs (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) — e.g. venlafaxine, duloxetine.
- MAO inhibitors — e.g. phenelzine, tranylcypromine, selegiline.
- Other serotonergic medications, including certain migraine treatments (triptans) and opioids (tramadol, meperidine).
Additional contraindications:
- G6PD deficiency — Methylene Blue can cause severe haemolytic anaemia in individuals with this enzyme deficiency.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Severe renal impairment.
- Individuals under 18 years of age.
- May temporarily cause blue or blue-green discolouration of urine, saliva, sweat or the whites of the eyes. This is harmless and resolves once use is discontinued.
- Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before use, particularly if you are taking any medication or managing a medical condition.
4. Regulatory status and intended use
Optima Max Methylene Blue is sold as a research-grade chemical compound. It is not a food supplement, medicine or wellness product, and is not authorised, approved or marketed for the diagnosis, treatment, cure or prevention of any disease or health condition.
While Methylene Blue has been the subject of research interest in laboratory and exploratory settings, no health claims are made for this product. Any use beyond laboratory or research contexts is undertaken at the buyer’s sole discretion and responsibility.
Regulatory status varies by country. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure that purchase, possession and use of Methylene Blue is permitted under the laws of their country of residence. By purchasing this product, you confirm that you understand its regulatory status and agree to use it responsibly and in accordance with local regulations.
While Methylene Blue has been the subject of research interest in laboratory and exploratory settings, no health claims are made for this product. Any use beyond laboratory or research contexts is undertaken at the buyer’s sole discretion and responsibility.
Regulatory status varies by country. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure that purchase, possession and use of Methylene Blue is permitted under the laws of their country of residence. By purchasing this product, you confirm that you understand its regulatory status and agree to use it responsibly and in accordance with local regulations.