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Without any doubt, merthiolate.
What else can I help you with?
CAN a honeybee sting more than once?
No. When a honeybee stings it dies.
Do black wasp stings affect the same as red wasp stings?
NOT ME! They hurt more!!! It all depends on your individual response to the different venom they inject you with. I've always been more leery of red wasps because it always hurts and swells more than black ones, but that is just me.
Why do use vinegar to treat wasp stings?
It is a fallacy that you can neutralise wasp venom with vinegar. It came from people believing wasp venom was alkaline: in fact it isn't, it is chemically pretty well neutral. Vinegar is known to have some soothing action for certain skin conditions, but I think with wasp stings a lot of it is a placebo effect.
Can you save a bee after it stings?
An Italian cheese.
Can bee stings give you hallucinations?
Bee stings can give those allergic hallucinations. Virtually any reaction is possible to a bug bite, but hallucinations are not common.
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 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.
Which is not a heavy metal Silver nitrate Mercurochrome chlorine merthiolate copper sulfate?
None of the materials listed is a heavy metal, because most of them are compounds, and only elements are ever heavy metals. The only one on the list that does not contain a heavy metal is chlorine, which is a nonmetallic element.
What is the color of merthiolate?
Merthiolate typically has a reddish-brown color due to the active ingredient thimerosal.
Where can you buy Merthiolate?
Amazon has it
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.
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.
Are hornet stings more deadly than wasp stings?
Yes
What is the difference between Merthiolate and iodine?
Merthiolate is an antiseptic containing thimerosal, while iodine is an antiseptic containing iodine. Iodine is typically used for preoperative skin preparation and wound care, while Merthiolate has fallen out of favor due to concerns about its mercury content.
Where can you buy Mercurochrome?
You can buy it on Amazon.
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.
Does mercurochrome have mercury in it?
Oddly yes. Mercurochrome is the brand name for merbromine (C20H8Br2HgNa2O6).
