What anticeptic?

[Niels]

For simple knife cuts treatment, small wounds, etc. what anticeptic do you carry? I've considered a small bottle of jodium, but it will spoil over time. Thanks in advance

 

[stuey]

Calendula lotion

http://www.weleda.co.uk/calendula-products/calendula-lotion-50ml/invt/206006/

Stings like mad but heals ridiculously quickly often with no scar!

 

[BJJJ]

Alcohol, lots of alcohol - just in case

 

[copper_head]

Works for me. I guess hand sanitiser would also work, stings though!

 

[alpha_centaur]

Alcohol, lots of alcohol - just in case

Is that to be applied internally or externally

 

[bilmo-p5]

 

[Graveworm]

Washing with water is always a good start. Povi Iodine or Chlorhexidine are the safest bet. I'd avoid alcohol for wounds if I had a choice. Cream based antiseptics can be a double edged sword, they can seal in dirt and germs whilst quickly becoming a great growth medium for bacteria.

 

[woof]

As copper head says savlon cream, but first i use savlon wound wash, it comes in a small bottle with a pump dispenser. I use it all the time, for myself & the dogs.

Rob

 

[swright81076]

Antiseptic wipes from asda. £1 for a box of 10

touched by nature

 

[Teepee]

Savlon Iodine spray- Povidone Iodine in a can. Tea tree oil sometimes for tiny stuff.

 

[Man of Tanith]

Zambuck ointment or just ignore it.

 

[mrcharly]

Betadine.

Best there is, unless you are allergic to iodine.

 

[dwardo]

Antiseptic wipes from asda. £1 for a box of 10

touched by nature

Same here or tesco jobbies both the same. Good flush out with clean water too.

 

[superc0ntra]

Pine resin, locally available

 

[rik_uk3]

Irrigate the wound with clean water to clear any 'bits' and help flush off bacteria then I use a bit of Germolene/Savlon or alcohol gel; if it needs more than that the likelihood is it needs looking at elsewhere.

 

[Teepee]

Betadine.

Best there is, unless you are allergic to iodine.

Betadine is a brand, Povidone Iodine is the generic. Just like Nurofen is a brand of Ibuprofen.

 

[Niels]

Thanks for all the suggestions fellows. It's a crucial part of my FAK that's still missing. I think I'll give alcohol a go

 

[bearbait]

Tea Tree Oil. Can also use it mixed with lemon juice as a disinfectant.

 

[dave53]

im allergic to germaline put it on my face once for sunburn it took the skin of my face just a warning if you suffer from allergies regards dave

 

[rik_uk3]

im allergic to germaline put it on my face once for sunburn it took the skin of my face just a warning if you suffer from allergies regards dave

Dave, are you allergic to a component of Germolene?, also not a sensible thing to use for sunburn of the face. Perhaps the sunburn took the skin off your face? You could have used Goose fat or butter or some other old wives/quacks tale of treatment to the same effect...skin coming off etc.