User:Myfanwy/Savlon
Savlon is a popular brand of first aid and antiseptic products owned by the Swiss pharmaceuticals multinational, Novartis. It's original orange antiseptic liquid
Current Range
[edit]Boots Group agreed to sell Boots Healthcare to Reckitt Benckiser in Oct 05 RB own Dettol, Savlon's rival
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UK
[edit]Savlon Cream in a blue tube, non greasy and fast absorbing. Described as "Skin Healing Cream". Works well on minor cuts and abrasions, promoting fast healing and minimal scaring. Standard equipment for all world travelers. Not available in USA Novartis Consumer Health
- Antiseptic Liquid - Blue ... & Orange [1](Health Sector?)
- Antiseptic Tea Tree Cream
- barrier cream
- Wound Wash
- Dry Antiseptic Spray
- Compact First Aid Kit
- Wipes
- Plasters (Fabric, Waterproof, Moisture-Gel)
India
[edit]Johnson & Johnson
- Antiseptic Liquid - Orange
Malaysia
[edit]- Antiseptic Liquid - Orange
Bangladesh
[edit]ACI (ICI?)
- Liquid Hand Soap
NZ
[edit]Boots Healthcare
- Cream
- Antiseptic Liquid - Yellow
- Wipes
[6][www.littlies.co.nz/page.asp?id=326]
Australia
[edit]Boots Healthcare
- Cream
- Antiseptic Liquid - Yellow
- Antiseptic Powder
- Hand Wash
- Wipes
UAE
[edit]Johnson & Johnson
- Antiseptic Liquid - Orange
- Cream
South Africa
[edit]Johnson & Johnson
- Antiseptic Liquid - Orange
Taiwan
[edit]- Antiseptic Liquid - Orange
[www.wellcome.com.tw/life/product/p3/main.asp]
Sri Lanka ?
[edit]
History
[edit]General purpose antiseptic cleanser A clear orange-yellow liquid with a pine-like odour.
DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE: First Aid: Minor cuts, abrasions, stings and insect bites –Dilute 5 mL in 100 mL water. General antiseptic cleansing: Dilute 60 - 90 mL in 1,0 - 1,5 L of water.
An aqueous solution containing 0,3 g chlorhexidine gluconate and 3,0 g cetrimide as active ingredients per 100 mL and 2,84% m/v n-propyl alcohol and 0,056% m/v benzyl benzoate as preservatives.
Cultural Impact
[edit]Harry Hill 1995: Savlon 2000 show at Edinburgh, then on tour + Tv sketches
Sponsors/ed UK Scout's First Aid Badge [12]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 30 August 1984 (uploaded to web, 2 May 1995) - "Product description for Savlon Antiseptic Liquid (South Africa)". Accessed 03 February 2006.
- date year of publish - "[url description]" at some.org. Accessed date year.
External links
[edit]http://www.mypharmacy.co.uk/health_products/products/s/savlon/savlon_cream.htm