User:Myfanwy/Savlon

A bottle of the original orange Savlon antiseptic liquid, as sold in the UK until 200x

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

Boots Group agreed to sell Boots Healthcare to Reckitt Benckiser in Oct 05 RB own Dettol, Savlon's rival

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UK

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)

[2]

India

Johnson & Johnson

• Antiseptic Liquid - Orange

[3]

Malaysia

• Antiseptic Liquid - Orange

[4]

Bangladesh

ACI (ICI?)

• Liquid Hand Soap

[5]

NZ

Boots Healthcare

• Cream
• Antiseptic Liquid - Yellow
• Wipes

[6][www.littlies.co.nz/page.asp?id=326]

Australia

Boots Healthcare

• Cream
• Antiseptic Liquid - Yellow
• Antiseptic Powder
• Hand Wash
• Wipes

[7][8]

UAE

Johnson & Johnson

• Antiseptic Liquid - Orange
• Cream

[9]

South Africa

Johnson & Johnson

• Antiseptic Liquid - Orange

[10]

Taiwan

• Antiseptic Liquid - Orange

[www.wellcome.com.tw/life/product/p3/main.asp]

Sri Lanka ?

[11]

History

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

Harry Hill 1995: Savlon 2000 show at Edinburgh, then on tour + Tv sketches

Sponsors/ed UK Scout's First Aid Badge [12]

References

• 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

http://www.mypharmacy.co.uk/health_products/products/s/savlon/savlon_cream.htm