mer·bro·min (m r-br  m n)n. A green crystalline organic compound that forms a red aqueous solution, used as a germicide and an antiseptic. |
Merbromin
An agent that was once popular as a topical antiseptic. Its perceived effect was based solely on the fact that it turned the skin bright red
merbromin [mer-bro´min]
a mercurial antiseptic that has been used topically for the disinfection of skin and wounds.
merbromin (murbrō´min),
n a mercury-bromine compound used as a germicide for disinfection of the skin, mucous membrane, and wounds. Used in 10% alcoholic solution (Scott-Wilson reagent) in the treatment of moniliasis.
merbromin
organic, hydroxomercury disodium salt; used as a topical antiseptic. Called also mercurochrome, which in some countries is a trademark name.
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