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Mecuricome is a dark red topical antiseptic containing Mercury. Before the proliferation of over the counter first aid medicines, and FDA regulations which stopped its manufacture, Mecuricome was used throughout the world to treat minor cuts, scrapes, sores, and other external infectious conditions. The liquid was only sold in small quantities, since one application by Q-tip was extremely effective.
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Can you still buy mecuricome?
No I can still buy mecuricome in Washington State. It no longer contains mercury though.
What is the difference between mecuricome and iodine?
Mecuricome had iodine. It's off the shelves now due to FDA regulations.
What medicine was like mecuricome but burned when applied?
Iodine
Is mecuricome still sold?
No. It contained mercury and the FDA pulled.
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.
