I was reading a book, and someone asked for bactine. I'm guessing it's some kind of disenfectant? What exactly is it, and how do you pronounce it? Bac-teen, or bac-tine(long i)?
2006-06-25 14:04:53 · 8 answers · asked by sshiel94 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Bactine is a first aid product to help prevent skin infection and for the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with minor cuts, scrapes and burns. It is pronounced bac-teen.
2006-06-25 14:13:07 · answer #1 · answered by mikkipayne1972 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is pronounced bac-teen, it is an infection protection first aid liquid. I keep it in my cabinet and use it regularly. I am reading it from the bottle so I will tell you what it is for. Relieves pain and itch on contact asit kills germs, no sting.you can use it for cuts, burns, insect bites, scratches, itching, almost anything that you can think of, It is a clear liquid with a unique odor to it.
2006-06-25 14:09:54 · answer #2 · answered by Donna J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bactine is a first aid liquid disinfectant. It is said to be no sting but as all liquids it stings some. It is pronounced Back-teen. I dont reccomend it I would rather use neosporin ointment.
2006-06-25 14:10:03 · answer #3 · answered by lovingmomhappykids 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bactine (pronounced "Back teen")is a mdicine that is used to treat minor cuts and abrasions. It is composed largely of rubbing alcohol, and burns a bit when applied.
2006-06-25 14:08:04 · answer #4 · answered by UCSteve 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pronounced BACK-teen and it is a topical anti-infectant and pain relief
2006-06-25 14:07:40 · answer #5 · answered by Jeep Driver 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Back Teen pronounciation for a antibiotic spray used to supress infection of minor scrapes and cuts.
2006-06-25 14:09:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bactine is the trademarked name of a first aid liquid produced by Bayer. Its active ingredients are Benzalkonium chloride, an antiseptic, and lidocaine, a local anaesthetic.
2006-06-25 14:10:59 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've always heard it said "back-teen". I think it has an antiseptic and a mild anagesic or numbing agent. This would be a really good question for a phamacist!
2006-06-25 14:09:14 · answer #8 · answered by traderbobday 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bactien (bac-teen) is a disinfectant used for cuts scrapes most any injury but i mostly use it for piercings
2006-06-25 14:09:05 · answer #9 · answered by ferretqueen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right, Bac-Teen. Here's all you ever wanted to know about Bactine:
http://www.bactine.com/bactinefaq.htm
2006-06-25 14:07:58 · answer #10 · answered by carole 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋