I have used Germolene ointment for over 50 years to good effect but have noticed that it now seems to be unavailable.
Can anyone advise me whether they know of a supplier who is still able to supply this product so that I can obtain some stock before it disappears altogether.
I think 'ointment' has gone out of fashion and more easily-absorbed creams are produced instead. So it's still around, but not in a tub.
The tubs that you scooped up ointment from also pose cross-contamination issues, which is why these medicines are made in tubes nowadays.
I never liked the stuff myself, the sticky nature of if just attracts the dirt to stick to it, not good. Most small wounds just need to keep clean and dry, a small dressing if really needed. Clean fresh air is the best healer.
\\\but it was pink cream not ointment... what's the difference?\\
A good question and is very important.
Antibacterial topical applications work better in a cream and are also better for "sweaty areas" e.g armpits. That is why topical antibiotics are used in a cream not an ointment.
In exposed areas and with no antibacterial agents, ointments work better.