Which Burns Mercurochrome or Merthiolate?

Mercurochrome is a brand name for the compound merbromine, whose active ingredients include mercury and bromine. It was water-based, thus less likely to sting the wound than alcohol-based antiseptic solutions such as Merthiolate and iodine.

Is mercurochrome the same as Merthiolate?

A. Mercurochrome is a trade name for merbromin, a compound containing mercury and bromine. Merthiolate is a trade name for thimerosal, a compound containing mercury and sodium.

Is Merthiolate banned?

The FDA banned the use of merthiolate in over-the-counter products in the late 1990s.