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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.

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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.


Iodine vs mercurochrome-which one burned the most?

Mercurochrome is known to cause a burning sensation upon application due to its antiseptic properties. Iodine is also a powerful antiseptic that may cause a similar burning sensation if applied in high concentrations or on open wounds. Overall, the burning sensation from mercurochrome might be more intense compared to iodine.


What do you call the red liquid that is applied to small wounds?

Macuracome (spelling?) Note, mercurochrome and iodine tincture are no longer medically used. They have been replaced by Betadine solution and Neosporin ointment.


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 is in a brown bottle that people spread on them when they scrape themselves?

Peroxide is in a brown bottle, or you may be referring to iodine or Mercurochrome, all three of which are used as an antiseptic/anti-infective on scrapes, cuts and abrasions.


Is mercurochrome poisonous if ingested by human?

Yes, mercurochrome is toxic if ingested by humans. It contains mercury, which can be harmful when consumed. Ingestion of mercurochrome can lead to symptoms of mercury poisoning, such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and kidney damage. It is important to seek medical attention immediately if mercurochrome is ingested.


Where can you buy Mercurochrome?

You can buy it on Amazon.


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.


Does mercurochrome have mercury in it?

Oddly yes. Mercurochrome is the brand name for merbromine (C20H8Br2HgNa2O6).


What is the difference between iodine and povidone iodine?

Iodine is a chemical element, while povidone iodine is a complex of iodine and the polymer povidone. Povidone iodine is commonly used as an antiseptic due to its slower release of iodine compared to pure iodine.


What is the difference in atomic mass of iodine and magnesium?

Iodine is 127 and Magnesium is 24 so the difference is 103 atomic mass units.


What is the difference betweet iodine and iodide?

In Iodine, the element is in 0 oxidation state, but in Iodide it is in -1. Iodine = I2 , Iodide = I- Iodine can exist freely, but Iodide cannot.