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Have been a great believer in TCP ointment over the years, for
soothing and helping to heal all sorts of things such as:
cuts
bites
Farmers".
Alas, even on line sources of this wonderful commidity seem to have
dried up.
Can anyone recommend alternates (either a one size fits all, or or
separate products?)
TIA
Chris
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Germolene?
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On Nov 26, 3:59Â pm, Chris Holmes <c...@o2.co.uk> wrote:
> Have been a great believer in TCP ointment over the years, for
> soothing and helping to heal all sorts of things such as:
>
> cuts
> bites
> Farmers".
For bites I recommend Anthisan anti-histamine cream.
MBQ
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On 26/11/2012 16:06, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
> On 26/11/12 15:59, Chris Holmes wrote:
>> Have been a great believer in TCP ointment over the years, for
>> soothing and helping to heal all sorts of things such as:
>>
>> cuts
>> bites
>> Farmers".
>>
>> Alas, even on line sources of this wonderful commidity seem to have
>> dried up.
>>
>> Can anyone recommend alternates (either a one size fits all, or or
>> separate products?)
>>
>> TIA
>>
>> Chris
>>
> Germolene?
>
>
Modern germolene bears the same relationship to the original as creosote
substitute to creosote, IMHO
I find the modern liquid dettol is OK though.
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There are plenty of antibacterials about. Chlorhexidine is one of the more popular, and is relatively nontoxic. You can buy it in many brand names, including hibisol etc. Or you can diy and make your own. 10% household bleach is very effective on intact skin, more so than any commercial product out there, its particularly broad spectrum, and deals with infections the others fail to.
NT
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For pain relief try Ibuprofen gell.
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For killing bacteria on minor wounds, a simple tincture of iodine or
povidone iodine is very effective. Don't go mad with it - excess iodine
can be bad for you.
For some bites, etc., hydrocortisone cream can be good. Odd stuff, if it
is going to work it usually does so quite quickly and might be the only
thing that really works. But for other things it does next to nothing.
For small allergy-related lumps I was going to suggest Benadryl but that
seem unavailable as well. Anthisan doesn't seem quite as good.
For softening skin, CCS footcare products.
--
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"Chris Holmes" <cp...@o2.co.uk> wrote in message
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Can you still get TCP liquid?
If so try mixing it 50/50 with baby oil.
In NZ the general cure all (rashes, cuts, preventing insect bites) is a
50/50 mix of Dettol and baby oil.
So TCP could well work in the same way.
Cheers
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you can still get the original
> I find the modern liquid dettol is OK though.
>
>
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> polygonum <rmoud...@vrod.co.uk> wrote:
>
>> On 26/11/2012 15:59, Chris Holmes wrote:
>> > Have been a great believer in TCP ointment over the years, for
>> > soothing and helping to heal all sorts of things such as:
>> >
>> > cuts
>> > bites
>> > Farmers".
>> >
>> > Alas, even on line sources of this wonderful commidity seem to have
>> > dried up.
>> >
>> > Can anyone recommend alternates (either a one size fits all, or or
>> > separate products?)
>
>> For killing bacteria on minor wounds, a simple tincture of iodine or
>> povidone iodine is very effective. Don't go mad with it - excess iodine
>> can be bad for you.
>>
>> For some bites, etc., hydrocortisone cream can be good. Odd stuff, if it
>> is going to work it usually does so quite quickly and might be the only
>> thing that really works. But for other things it does next to nothing.
>>
>> For small allergy-related lumps I was going to suggest Benadryl but that
>> seem unavailable as well. Anthisan doesn't seem quite as good.
>>
>> For softening skin, CCS footcare products.
>
> Apropos of all this, does anyone know what is meant by "Anti-bacterial
> soap"? I thought all soap was anti-bacterial.
To differentiate it from pro-bacterial soap, of course.
The Medway Handyman
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On 26/11/2012 15:59, Chris Holmes wrote:
> Have been a great believer in TCP ointment over the years, for
> soothing and helping to heal all sorts of things such as:
>
> cuts
> bites
> Farmers".
>
> Alas, even on line sources of this wonderful commidity seem to have
> dried up.
What? You can't buy TCP cream anymore?
Why on earth not?
>
> Can anyone recommend alternates (either a one size fits all, or or
> separate products?)
>
> TIA
>
> Chris
>
>> On 26/11/2012 15:59, Chris Holmes wrote:
>> > Have been a great believer in TCP ointment over the years, for
>> > soothing and helping to heal all sorts of things such as:
>> >
>> > cuts
>> > bites
>> > Farmers".
>> >
>> > Alas, even on line sources of this wonderful commidity seem to have
>> > dried up.
>> >
>> > Can anyone recommend alternates (either a one size fits all, or or
>> > separate products?)
>
>> For killing bacteria on minor wounds, a simple tincture of iodine or
>> povidone iodine is very effective. Don't go mad with it - excess
>> iodine can be bad for you.
>>
>> For some bites, etc., hydrocortisone cream can be good. Odd stuff, if
>> it is going to work it usually does so quite quickly and might be the
>> only thing that really works. But for other things it does next to
>> nothing.
>>
>> For small allergy-related lumps I was going to suggest Benadryl but
>> that seem unavailable as well. Anthisan doesn't seem quite as good.
>>
>> For softening skin, CCS footcare products.
>
> Apropos of all this, does anyone know what is meant by "Anti-bacterial
> soap"? I thought all soap was anti-bacterial.
>
My favourite is the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash System
"The no-touch dispenser means you can just put your hands under the tap
to get the right amount of soap for a handwash - without needing to
touch a potentially bacteria-infested pump".
Just before you use "Dettol's powerful antibacterial soap kills 99.9% of
germs - including E.Coli, MRSA and flu virus".
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Many years ago I did a temporary stint cleaning a hospital. And the one
product that you never saw was Dettol - of any sort. Savlon - yes - and
that seems to be Cetrimide 3.0% w/v and Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.3% w/v
(not sure if that has changed over the years).
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"Chris Holmes" <cp...@o2.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Have been a great believer in TCP ointment over the years, for
> soothing and helping to heal all sorts of things such as:
>
> cuts
> bites
> Farmers".
>
> Alas, even on line sources of this wonderful commidity seem to have
> dried up.
Googling TCP Ointment out of curiosity it appears it's an NHS
approved medicine and so there seems no reason why supplies
should be no longer available. On some sites its said to be
temporarily unavailable which suggests there may have been a fire
or similar incident which may have temporarily knocked out a
production or storage facility somewhere along the supply chain.
Boots at present are only supplying it on prescription.
So that while its not actually a prescrition medicine this
suggests that supplies are being rationed to the most
deserving cases as determined by GP's until full production
is resumed.
might give you the type of ingedients look for in alternative products
either singly or in combination in the interim.
michael adams
...
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On Monday, November 26, 2012 7:15:38 PM UTC, michael adams wrote:
> "Chris Holmes" <cp...@o2.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:a955a410-86bb-4e1b...@bq2g2000vbb.googlegroups.com...
> > Have been a great believer in TCP ointment over the years, for
> > soothing and helping to heal all sorts of things such as:
> A summary of the product's ingredients
> TCP Antiseptic Ointment contains TCP Liquid Antiseptic 6.4% w/w,
> Iodine 0.21% w/w, Methyl Salicylate 1.33% w/w, Precipitated Sulphur
> 1.5% w/w, Tannic Acid 0.4% w/w, Camphor 1.31% w/w and Salicylic Acid
> 0.4% w/w.
> TCP Liquid Antiseptic is an aqueous solution of Phenol 0.175% w/v,
> halogenated phenols 0.68% w/v and Sodium Salicylate 0.052% w/v.
> http://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/16049
> > Can anyone recommend alternates (either a one size fits all, or or
> > separate products?)
quite old fashioned formulae. Not my first choice. It shouldn't be hard to source & assemble should you want.
NT
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On 26/11/2012 18:34, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
>>>> Chris
>>>>
>>> Germolene?
>>>
>>>
>> Modern germolene bears the same relationship to the original as creosote
>> substitute to creosote, IMHO
>>
> you can still get the original
What, in the tins? The stuff in the tubes is different
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The top one is the original. The others are..different
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On Nov 26, 3:59Â pm, Chris Holmes wrote:
> Have been a great believer in TCP ointment over the years, for
> soothing and helping to heal all sorts of things such as:
> Farmers".
I don't want to ask but ...
Owain
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On Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:01:14 +0000, The Natural Philosopher
<t...@invalid.invalid> wrote:
>On 26/11/12 22:23, newshound wrote:
>> On 26/11/2012 18:34, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
>>
>>>>>> Chris
>>>>>>
>>>>> Germolene?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> Modern germolene bears the same relationship to the original as creosote
>>>> substitute to creosote, IMHO
>>>>
>>> you can still get the original
>>
>> What, in the tins? The stuff in the tubes is different
>>
>What in this tube in front of me is identical.
>
>http://www.expresschemist.co.uk/category_1554_germolene.html >
>The top one is the original. The others are..different
The original Germoline had a distinctive strong "medicinal" smell, and
was pale pink in colour.
And came in a flat tin.
Smelly Germoline was a bit of a badge of honour, in that you were seen
to be battling through an injury. Actually I quite liked the smell.
Tincture of iodine was another one... Applied by the headmistress at
primary school when you fell down and grazed your knee in the "yard".
--
Frank Erskine
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On Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:28:02 +0000, Frank Erskine wrote:
> The original Germoline had a distinctive strong "medicinal" smell, and
> was pale pink in colour. And came in a flat tin.
Ahh, I remember that stuff... I didn't know it had been changed.
> Smelly Germoline was a bit of a badge of honour, in that you were seen
> to be battling through an injury. Actually I quite liked the smell.
You can always revisit it by drinking some root beer (or maybe that's
just the way my head's wired up :-)
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AKA the Chalfonts...
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On 26/11/2012 18:29, David WE Roberts wrote:
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> "Chris Holmes" <cp...@o2.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:a955a410-86bb-4e1b...@bq2g2000vbb.googlegroups.com...
>> Have been a great believer in TCP ointment over the years, for
>> soothing and helping to heal all sorts of things such as:
>>
>> cuts
>> bites
>> Farmers".
>>
>> Alas, even on line sources of this wonderful commidity seem to have
>> dried up.
>>
>> Can anyone recommend alternates (either a one size fits all, or or
>> separate products?)
>
>
> Can you still get TCP liquid?
> If so try mixing it 50/50 with baby oil.
> In NZ the general cure all (rashes, cuts, preventing insect bites) is a
> 50/50 mix of Dettol and baby oil.
Apparently in India they have an over-the-counter magic powder which
everyone uses; a mate went on holiday out there recently and developed a
nasty case of gravel rash after being knocked off a scooter, and this
stuff sorted him out in double-quick time. He meant to bring some home
but forgot: pity, I'd be fascinated to know what it was. I'll bet it
wouldn't get past the UK regulatory authorities, anyway!
David
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Between the wars, a relative of my lady friend made a medicinal ointment
that apparently smelt terrible. He spent ages trying to make it as
effective, but without the smell. When he succeeded, sales plummeted as
people thought it couldn't be the same and he had to reintroduce the
original formula.
Colin Bignell
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Alcohol wipes are as effective as bleach and easier to carry with you.
Colin Bignell
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On 27/11/12 00:28, Frank Erskine wrote:
> On Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:01:14 +0000, The Natural Philosopher
> <t...@invalid.invalid> wrote:
>
>> On 26/11/12 22:23, newshound wrote:
>>> On 26/11/2012 18:34, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
>>>
>>>>>>> Chris
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> Germolene?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>> Modern germolene bears the same relationship to the original as creosote
>>>>> substitute to creosote, IMHO
>>>>>
>>>> you can still get the original
>>>
>>> What, in the tins? The stuff in the tubes is different
>>>
>> What in this tube in front of me is identical.
>>
>> http://www.expresschemist.co.uk/category_1554_germolene.html >>
>> The top one is the original. The others are..different
>
> The original Germoline had a distinctive strong "medicinal" smell, and
> was pale pink in colour.
> And came in a flat tin.
What is in the tube in front of me is exactly that. pnk, smelly .
It no longer comes in tins though, thank god. The tins were dire. Too
easy to smash the lid down and have to use wire curtters to open it.
>
> Smelly Germoline was a bit of a badge of honour, in that you were seen
> to be battling through an injury. Actually I quite liked the smell.
>
As I said, it still exists.
Well Germolene does. if not Germoline.
> Tincture of iodine was another one... Applied by the headmistress at
> primary school when you fell down and grazed your knee in the "yard".
>
That's still available IIRC.
what's vanished recently is 'milk of magnesia'
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On 27/11/12 01:24, Jules Richardson wrote:
> On Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:28:02 +0000, Frank Erskine wrote:
>> The original Germoline had a distinctive strong "medicinal" smell, and
>> was pale pink in colour. And came in a flat tin.
>
> Ahh, I remember that stuff... I didn't know it had been changed.
>
It hasn't.
>> Smelly Germoline was a bit of a badge of honour, in that you were seen
>> to be battling through an injury. Actually I quite liked the smell.
>
> You can always revisit it by drinking some root beer (or maybe that's
> just the way my head's wired up :-)
>
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On 27/11/2012 10:28, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
> On 27/11/12 00:28, Frank Erskine wrote:
...
>> Tincture of iodine was another one... Applied by the headmistress at
>> primary school when you fell down and grazed your knee in the "yard".
>>
>
> That's still available IIRC...
I hope so. It is a staple of my first aid kit.
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>Apparently in India they have an over-the-counter magic powder which
>everyone uses; a mate went on holiday out there recently and developed a
>nasty case of gravel rash after being knocked off a scooter, and this
>stuff sorted him out in double-quick time. He meant to bring some home
>but forgot: pity, I'd be fascinated to know what it was. I'll bet it
>wouldn't get past the UK regulatory authorities, anyway!
Probably opium and cocaine mix. :)
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>Googling TCP Ointment out of curiosity it appears it's an NHS
>approved medicine and so there seems no reason why supplies
>should be no longer available. On some sites its said to be
>temporarily unavailable which suggests there may have been a fire
>or similar incident which may have temporarily knocked out a
>production or storage facility somewhere along the supply chain.
The demands of war, old boy.
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>The original Germoline had a distinctive strong "medicinal" smell, and
>was pale pink in colour.
>And came in a flat tin.
>Smelly Germoline was a bit of a badge of honour, in that you were seen
>to be battling through an injury. Actually I quite liked the smell.
>Tincture of iodine was another one... Applied by the headmistress at
>primary school when you fell down and grazed your knee in the "yard".
>--
>Frank Erskine
I too liked the smell. Also the fact that it covered up spots. Is
there another pink ointment available, or do I have to embarass myself
researching the world of cosmetics?
--
Dave W
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why not use the original?
> --
> Dave W
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The Natural Philosopher <t...@invalid.invalid> wrote:
>On 28/11/12 23:15, Dave W wrote:
>>
>> I too liked the smell. Also the fact that it covered up spots. Is
>> there another pink ointment available, or do I have to embarass myself
>> researching the world of cosmetics?
>why not use the original?
Because I don't have any left, and I don't know where to get some
more.
--
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On Nov 28, 11:15Â pm, (Dave W) wrote:
> I too liked the smell. Also the fact that it covered up spots. Is
> there another pink ointment available, or do I have to embarass myself
> researching the world of cosmetics?
Pink Grip?
Owain
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I posted an online source FFS! google it
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The Bayer version of Germolene smells the same as the original. It uses the
same compound methyl salicylate. Where it differs from the original is the
base which is now a water based emollient cream which means it rubs in more
easily. However it doesn't cover up spots. The new formulation also adds
chlorhexidine gluconate - so it's more effective and maintains the phenol
so that it acts as a local anaesthetic.
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On Monday, November 26, 2012 at 3:59:26 PM UTC, Chris Holmes wrote:
> Have been a great believer in TCP ointment over the years, for
> soothing and helping to heal all sorts of things such as:
>
> cuts
> bites
> Farmers".
>
> Alas, even on line sources of this wonderful commidity seem to have
> dried up.
>
> Can anyone recommend alternates (either a one size fits all, or or
> separate products?)
>
> TIA
>
> Chris
In my opinion, there is nothing as good as TCP OINTMENT and I can't figure out why it's no longer available. Lots of people want it, so why isn't it produced any more? "The world's gone mad!" I can't source it anywhere.
Tim Watts
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Germolene is still available and pretty potent stuff.
Graham.
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>In my opinion, there is nothing as good as TCP OINTMENT and I can't
>figure out why it's no longer available.
We're replying to an old thread, but never mind :-)
Never seen TCP ointment, but the original liquid seems to be widely
available, at least via eBay.
Takes me back. My Mother always carried a small bottle of TCP on
holiday in such exotic locations as Cromer, Ventnor and Ilfracombe.
Beneath the screw off top was a little black nipple or stopper. Lose
that, and the top never sealed again.
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Global warming is the new Margaret Thatcher. There is no ill in the
world it's not directly responsible for.
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Don't shout that too loud, they'll discontinue it if you do!
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On Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 8:41:46 PM UTC+1, mi...@eg-ts.com wrote:
> Don't shout that too loud, they'll discontinue it if you do!
I am using a tube of TCP ointment which has a best before date of 2008. It still works and still stinks.... I am still looking for and trying, alternatives - nope, nothing has ever worked as well as the stinky stuff - not for me anyway.
Cheers
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I've heard it said that because urine has antiseptic properties that
it is manufactured from ...
Tom Cats' Piddle (TCP)
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might help to tell us what condition. Otherwise there's any number of antiseptics & some antifungals out there.
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2018?
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On Monday, November 26, 2012 at 6:34:31 PM UTC, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
> On 26/11/12 16:57, newshound wrote:
> > On 26/11/2012 16:06, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
> >> On 26/11/12 15:59, Chris Holmes wrote:
> >>> Have been a great believer in TCP ointment over the years, for
> >>> soothing and helping to heal all sorts of things such as:
> >>>
> >>> cuts
> >>> bites
> >>> Farmers".
> >>>
> >>> Alas, even on line sources of this wonderful commidity seem to have
> >>> dried up.
> >>>
> >>> Can anyone recommend alternates (either a one size fits all, or or
> >>> separate products?)
> >>>
> >>> TIA
> >>>
> >>> Chris
> >>>
> >> Germolene?
> >>
> >>
> > Modern germolene bears the same relationship to the original as creosote
> > substitute to creosote, IMHO
> >
> you can still get the original
> > I find the modern liquid dettol is OK though.
aostir motor
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