Redox agent
Methylene Blue
Deep blue capsule contents or solution
Typical Strength
0.5–10 mg/unit
Formulations
1 compounds
Formula
C₁₆H₁₈ClN₃S
Mol. Weight
319.85 g/mol
How It Works
Mechanism of action
Alternative electron carrier in the mitochondrial electron transport chain. Bypasses complex I/III deficiencies, reduces reactive oxygen species, and enhances cellular ATP production at micro-doses.
Did you know?
Methylene blue was the first fully synthetic drug ever used in medicine (1891) — Paul Ehrlich used it against malaria.
What compounding can change
When Methylene Blue is compounded for one patient, your prescriber can choose the concentration, combine it with other ingredients, and pick the base. Commercial products come in fixed strengths and bases.
Safety Considerations
Available In
Formulations with Methylene Blue
Please note: Compounded medications require a prescription from a licensed prescriber for an individual patient. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. The FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality. A compounded medication is not the same as, or a generic version of, any FDA-approved drug. This page is general information, not medical advice. Your prescriber decides whether a treatment is right for you and sets the final ingredients, strength and dosage form.