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Does mercurochrome have mercury in it?
Oddly yes. Mercurochrome is the brand name for merbromine (C20H8Br2HgNa2O6).
Why did they stop making mercurochrome?
It stained and was filled with mercury.
What effect does Mercurochrome have on bacteria?
It will affect the growth of the bacteria.
What is the difference between Mercurochrome and Merthiolate?
There really is not much difference between Mercurochrome and Merthiolate. Both were used to dress wounds and contained alcohol and mercury. They were taken off the US market in 1998 because it was thought that they were linked to autism in children.
What was the name of a popular antiseptic used in the 1960's?
Mercurochrome
Should you use iodine or mercurochrome?
They are basically the same for minor cuts - either would be good. Iodine might sting more than mercurochrome but most people don't mind it.
What stings more Merthiolate or Mercurochrome?
Without any doubt, merthiolate.
What is the difference between mecuricome and metholiate?
Both Mercurochrome and Merthiolate are topical antiseptic solutions used to prevent infection in minor cuts and scrapes. Mercurochrome contains mercury while Merthiolate contains thimerosal. Thimerosal is a mercury-based compound, but in a different form and concentration compared to the mercury in Mercurochrome.
Is mercurochrome the same as iodine or what is the difference.?
No, they are both antiseptics, but their chemical nature is different. Iodine solution contains the element iodine as its active ingredient. Mercurochrome is one of the names for merbromin, a salt of a polycyclic compound.
What rhymes with super bowl?
Dole, mole (the animal or measurement), coal, sole/soul.
Is mecurochrome a chromate?
No, actually Mercurochrome(C20H8Br2HgNa2O6) in not a chromate, and in fact it does not contain any chromium. It is actually an organic complex which contains mercury.
Is mercurochrome poisonous if ingested by a dog?
Probably, depending on the dose ingested. I would certainly call an animal emergency hospital and ask their advice.
