Mercurochrome vs. Iodine

[oldbee]

Reading a book and the subject got me thinking. I don’t remember mercurochrome stinging at all. Iodine, YES. Maybe my body chemistry? Oh, for ghostrider67; G-Man by Stephen Hunter.

 

[5.7 hemi]

Isopropyl alcohol with put hair in your chest!

 

[padam]

I think iodine does sting, but not too bad. I like it’s effects on cuts though.

 

[5.7 hemi]

Isn’t iodine used to clean an area before surgery?

 

[AR67GTX]

They use Betadine for prepping areas of the skin prior to surgery.

 

[Ronnman]

I remember Mercurochrome did not burn but Merthiolate burned like hell! My parents were old school and believed if it didn’t burn, it wasn’t working. An aunt used Mercurochrome on me. I was expecting a burn and was surprised when none occurred. Not sure about Iodine.
Ron

 

[Fran Blacker]

Guy I knew at his stag had his Tool and surrounding area covered with iodine 3 days before honeymoon. I was not involved!

 

[5.7 hemi]

I’ve used iodine tablets while on mission to make local water drinkable.

 

[bandit67]

Did mercurochrome contain mercury and therefore is no longer sold? Iodine is a mineral and is REQUIRED for a healthy body. But , your right, as a kid I remember them all burning.......

 

[moparedtn]

Witch Hazel will put the fear of God in ya.

 

[Dave6T4]

Witch Hazel will put the fear of God in ya.

I think she was in my Grade 11 class in high school.

 

[Photon440]

I’ve used iodine tablets while on mission to make local water drinkable.

Aren't those useful to counteract radiation?

 

[moparedtn]

I think she was in my Grade 11 class in high school.

Burn ya like fire, man...

 

[Hey-O]

Isn’t iodine used to clean an area before surgery?

Yes and no, Iodine is a part of betadine.
Difference Between Betadine and Iodine | Definition, Method of Action, Side Effects and Differences

 

[1968rt]

Anyone remember Bactine??

 

[oldbee]

I remember Mercurochrome did not burn but Merthiolate burned like hell! My parents were old school and believed if it didn’t burn, it wasn’t working. An aunt used Mercurochrome on me. I was expecting a burn and was surprised when none occurred. Not sure about Iodine.
Ron

You’re totally right.

 

[moparedtn]

Tincture merthiolate, to be exact:

 

[DeltaV]

Aren't those useful to counteract radiation?

To protect your thyroid gland from the effects of radiation if I recall correctly.