Is this what school nurses in the 50s used to swab sore throats with?

No. The real Merthiolate has been banned in the U.S. This is missing the ingredient Thimersol. The only place I found the actual Merthiolate was on Ebay and it came from Viet Nam. The original is a fantastic antiseptic. Don't waste your money on this. It's just basically alcohol.

Is it clear in color?

No the tincture is not clear in color . It is orange. But lke I stated before I have both and the colorless one does not work like this tincture with color. I do not know why but if you are home or the cut is in a hidable place then by all means use the colored tincture for the best relief of the pain. The stinging is only in the orange colored one not the colorless for whatever reason and this is what stops the pain of a cut or abrasion. Years of experience here with merthiolate!

Is it clear in color?

No the tincture is not clear in color . It is orange

Merthiolate Tincture 1 Oz Mercury Free First Aid Antiseptic Minor

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🛡️ Stay clean, stay confident—first aid that’s as smart as you are.

COMPACT READY - Perfectly sized 1 oz bottle fits seamlessly into your home kit or travel essentials.
INVISIBLE DEFENSE - Clear tincture keeps your skin protected discreetly—no stains on clothes or bandages.
PRECISION APPLICATION - Ergonomic bottle design delivers mess-free, targeted cleansing exactly where you need it.
HERITAGE YOU CAN TRUST - A time-honored first aid staple cherished across generations and cultures.
SAFE MODERN PROTECTION - Mercury-free formula ensures family-safe antiseptic care without compromise.

Germa Merthiolate Tincture is a mercury-free, clear antiseptic solution designed for quick and precise cleansing of minor cuts and scrapes. Trusted for generations and favored in Hispanic heritage, this 1 oz bottle offers a stain-free, safe, and convenient first aid essential that fits perfectly in any modern medicine cabinet or travel kit.

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J**T

good product

good for sores

18.03.2026

R**D

A good quality product. Does what it should do.

Good product.

4.03.2026

J**D

Methiolate

Great for boo-boos

26.01.2026

S**.

MERTHIOLATE

Did what it was supposed to do

3.04.2026

T**1

Meets Expectations

Works Good

9.07.2025

J**R

Good

17.03.2026

C**N

Good

5.03.2026

R**R

GERMA MERTHIOLATE

This is a hard to find item. Used it once, milder than the merthiolate we had when I was a kid (long ago)

18.01.2026

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Merthiolate Tincture - 1 oz - Mercury-Free First Aid Antiseptic for Minor Cuts and Scrapes

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