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Can you still get Germolene?
A recent #Which? magazine article confirmed that Germolene Ointment, the pink cream that many of us will remember from childhood grazes has been discontinued.
Is Germolene an ointment?
Originally a thick antiseptic ointment with a distinctive pink colour and scented with oil of wintergreen, Germolene was also reformulated as a cream, with both an ointment (pink) and cream (white) form being sold.
When should you not use Germolene?
DO NOT use Germolene Antiseptic Cream: If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to phenol or chlorhexidine digluconate or any of the other ingredients of Germolene Antiseptic Cream (See section 6, Further information).
Why did they stop making Germolene?
Bayer now only make Germolene Cream; production of the ointment was stopped because one of the ingredients became unavailable.
What is Germolene called now?
Bepantiseptic has an antiseptic action to help prevent infections, plus a soothing local anaesthetic to numb the pain. Bepantiseptic is a first aid cream that soothes and prevents infection, formerly known as Germolene first aid cream.
Why is Germolene so good?
This is a fantastic antiseptic ointment. It contains both phenol, for numbing and pain relief, as well as Chlorhexidine Digluconate, which is a powerful antiseptic. Together, they offer superior relief for minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.
Can you put Germolene on open wounds?
It contains a gentle antiseptic to help prevent further infection. Thoroughly clean the affected area of the skinwith warm water and apply once or several times daily, as required. Wounds may be covered with a dressing after treatment if desired.
Can you buy Germolene in Australia?
Germolene is unavailable in Australia except on line.
Can you use Germolene on intimate areas?
It should be okay, but it’s best to avoid using products near your privates because it’s a sensitive area and if you are worried it may be infected you could need antibiotics/ fungals to treat it so an antiseptic like germoline could well prove useless. Best to get some proper advice from a pharmacist or doctor.
Is Germolene antibacterial?
Germolene Antiseptic Cream has an antiseptic action to help prevent infections, plus a soothing local anaesthetic effect to numb the pain.
Does Germolene prevent infection?
Uses: Germolene Wound Care Cream is a gentle but effective treatment for minor abrasions, cuts, scratches, burns, bites and stings. It has a gentle antiseptic action to help prevent infection.
Can I send Germolene to Canada?
Product information Most popular with customers in France, Italy, Canada, Spain, Austria, Netherlands, Greece and Denmark, but you can buy Germolene Antiseptic Cream for delivery worldwide.
Can you put Germolene on your bum?
The cream is for use in and around the anus only. Do not put the cream in your mouth or swallow it.
Can I put Germolene on open wound?
Can Germolene shrink piles?
As a Triple Action formulation, Germoloids Cream, Ointment and Suppositories provide local anaesthetic pain relief, soothe itching, and shrink piles. The antiseptic properties of our treatment range also help to protect often sore and broken skin from infection.
Should you push hemorrhoids in?
Yes, you can push a hemorrhoid back in. In fact, pushing it back inside can protect the blood vessel and lower your risk of getting a blood clot or hemorrhoid strangulation. A strangulated hemorrhoid happens when an internal hemorrhoid pushes outside the anus and gets trapped outside by sphincter muscles.
What is Germolene antiseptic cream used for?
Register a free business account Antiseptic cream (Phenol and Chlorhexidine Digluconate). Germolene Antiseptic Cream’s dual action is an effective treatment for minor cuts and grazes, minor burns, scalds and blisters, stings and insect bites, spots and chapped or rough skin.
Where to buy Germolene ointment in SA?
I get my Germolene ointment from friends visiting South Africa. It’s a cream/red/blue packaging, and it clearly states OINTMENT. Aspen Pharmacare South Africa manufacture it, and it’s exactly the same as we all know it. Sold in Boots like shops or the pharmacist.
What does Germolene smell like?
Pink Germolene smells like waterproofs. Try it. I would have been more impressed if this had been about the germolene they used to sell in the circle tin! I bought Germolene recently and was so upset it was not the same! I actually had a rant about to DP who had never seen the original so had no clue what the hell I was on about haha.