Dr Golwalkars Methylene Blue therapy for patients & for Prophylaxis (prevention)

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Dr Golwalkars Methylene Blue therapy for patients & for Prophylaxis (prevention)

Posted on  by Dr Deepak Golwalkar Clinic

Many people have written asking for the dosage for MB(Methylene Blue) with nebulizer — so creating this post to help everyone in this time of need.

NOTE : Methylene Blue is very toxic in incorrect dosage and should only be taken under the supervision of a medical professional.

Methylene Blue and Covid-19
Methylene Blue in water

Dosage

MB shows best results when used as a prophylactic and in the early stages of the disease (when spO2 is above 92–93%). In severe cases its administration as an add on therapy improves final outcomes depending on the progress of the disease.

Dosage for Prophylaxis (i.e. for prevention)

MB shows best results as a prophylactic & should be considered as the primary line of treatment in the general unaffected population.

  • Sublingual administration of 0.1% w/v concentration daily (till the pandemic lasts) — swallow what is not absorbed in approx. 30 seconds (2.5 ml) OD
    • OR : If possible; 1.25 ML twice a day

Dosage for Patients

In affected patients in their early stage of the disease (spO2 more than 92%); Nebulized MB is a supportive line of treatment and has shown to improve the final clinical outcome.

  • One ampule of Dexona + one ampule Duolin in nebulized form BD
  • MB in nebulzed form 0.1% w/v of BD (NOT to be mixed with Dexona + Duolin) 5 ml b.d.
  • Post recovery, continue to administer MB Nebulizer OD till 6 minute walk test is normal

Side Effects

  • As MB has a strong blue color, the face will show blue coloration on Nebulization which is temporary
  • MB has a bitter taste so some patients may complain of the same
  • Some patients report a bluish green tinge in their urine
  • Some patients may complain about irritation in the nose, nausea post nebulized administration
  • In some cases patients will complain of irritation in the nose post nebulization

Important Notes / Contra Indications

  • Methylene Blue is toxic in incorrect dosages so please do not self administer it (it should only be administered by a certified medical practitioner); dosage should be only as directed
  • Methylene Blue must not be administered to pregnant or lactating mothers(it can be harmful to the fetus; data for feeding mothers is not available)
  • Methylene Blue should not be administered who have known reported hypersensitivity to MB, G6PD deficiency, cronic/acute liver dysfunction, cyanide poisoning or severe renal impairment
  • Methylene Blue should not be administered to children below 12 years of age (insufficient data available)
  • Methylene Blue is an add on therapy to conventional line of treatment
  • Only IP or USP grade Methylene Blue to be used
  • Please note that this should be nebulized; it should NOT be inhaled with steam

Reactions with other medicines

References

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/20577-methylene-blue-tablets