MedicinePOM

Potassium Permanganate

Antiseptic solution applied to infected skin.

Clinical information

Common uses

tropical skin ulcers
impetigo and other bacterial skin infections
pemphigus (blistering skin disease)

Cautions

used well diluted (1 in 10,000 solution)

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, list.essentialmeds.org, potassium permanganate (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations1

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Potassium Permanganate	Crystals, powder	—	—	POM