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merbromin

  (mər-brō'mĭn)

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A green crystalline organic compound, C₂₀H₈Br₂HgNa₂O₆, that forms a red aqueous solution, used as a germicide and antiseptic.

[mer(curic acetate) + (DI)BROM(IDE) + (FLUORESCE)IN.]

A mercury-bromine compound used as a germicide for disinfection of the skin, mucous membrane, and wounds. Used in 10% alcoholic solution (Scott-Wilson reagent) in the treatment of moniliasis.

A green crystalline organic compound that forms a red aqueous solution, used as a germicide and an antiseptic.

Organic, hydroxomercury disodium salt; used as a topical antiseptic. Called also mercurochrome, which in some countries is a trademark name.