Looks like a solution of potassium permanganate



A concentrated solution of potassium permanganate has a purple color. When a small concentration of the analyte liquid looks pale pink.

How to prepare a solution of potassium permanganate for gastric lavage



A solution of potassium permanganate can be used for gastric lavage in case of poisoning. It will help to cleanse the body from harmful bacteria and their toxins. To do this, dissolve an antiseptic in the water to obtain a pale pink shade, to give the patient to drink the liquid (2-3 litres), and then to provoke vomiting.

It is important to note that not all crystals of potassium permanganate can dissolve, and any undissolved potassium permanganate causes severe burns to mucous membranes of the esophagus and stomach. Therefore, granules of potassium permanganate should first be dissolved in a small amount of liquid, then filter through several layers of cheesecloth, and then add a saturated solution obtained in the bulk water. It should only slightly be pinking up by now, since rich pink solution is also fraught with burns of internal organs.


Water for washing should be warm: cold water is poorly soluble potassium permanganate and irritating to mucous membranes. The prepared solution can be stored no more than a day in a darkened container. It should be protected from direct sunlight.

How to use potassium permanganate for bathing infants



Potassium permanganate can be used for disinfection of the water when bathing the newborn, but in any case, do not add the crystals of a substance directly into the tub because after the delicate baby's skin, they can cause burns. Prepare a pre-solution Gulf, a few granules of potassium permanganate boiling water, stirred and waiting for complete dissolution and pour it in the water. The dilute solution in a transparent glass, so that undissolved crystals lying on the bottom, remained visible.

The treatment of conjunctivitis and other diseases with potassium permanganate



Potassium permanganate can help in the treatment of conjunctivitis. It is necessary to prepare a weak solution of potassium permanganate and rinse their eyes. With this solution you can also gargle to treat sore throat or to treat the mouth with stomatitis. Drinking twice a day a glass of weak solution of potassium permanganate, you can get rid of intestinal disorders.