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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
editBoots Group agreed to sell Boots Healthcare to Reckitt Benckiser in Oct 05 RB own Dettol, Savlon's rival
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UK
editSavlon 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
editJohnson & Johnson
- Antiseptic Liquid - Orange
Malaysia
edit- Antiseptic Liquid - Orange
Bangladesh
editACI (ICI?)
- Liquid Hand Soap
NZ
editBoots Healthcare
- Cream
- Antiseptic Liquid - Yellow
- Wipes
[6][www.littlies.co.nz/page.asp?id=326]
Australia
editBoots Healthcare
- Cream
- Antiseptic Liquid - Yellow
- Antiseptic Powder
- Hand Wash
- Wipes
UAE
editJohnson & Johnson
- Antiseptic Liquid - Orange
- Cream
South Africa
editJohnson & Johnson
- Antiseptic Liquid - Orange
Taiwan
edit- Antiseptic Liquid - Orange
[www.wellcome.com.tw/life/product/p3/main.asp]
Sri Lanka ?
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History
editGeneral 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
editHarry Hill 1995: Savlon 2000 show at Edinburgh, then on tour + Tv sketches
Sponsors/ed UK Scout's First Aid Badge [12]
See also
editReferences
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
edithttp://www.mypharmacy.co.uk/health_products/products/s/savlon/savlon_cream.htm