Dictionary:

acriflavine

  (ăk'rə-flā'vēn', -vĭn)

A brown or orange powder, C₁₄H₁₄N₃Cl, derived from acridine and used as a topical antiseptic.

[Blend of ACRIDINE and FLAVIN.]

A brown or orange powder derived from acridine and used as a topical antiseptic.

An antiseptic dye used for topical application; average strength is 1:1000 to 1:8000 solution.

• a. hydrochloride — used as a solution for local antiseptics. Acid in reaction and slightly irritant.