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Mercurochrome: synonyms: Merbromin, ~calomel ???

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Definition:

a topical antiseptic used for minor cuts and scrapes. Merbromin is an organomercuric disodium salt compound and a fluorescein. It is readily available in most countries but, because of its mercury content, it is no longer sold in Switzerland, Brazil, France, Germany, and the United States.

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