Merbromin (marketed as
Mercurochrome,
Merbromine,
Sodium mercurescein,
Asceptichrome,
Supercrome,
Brocasept and
Cinfacromin) is a
topical antiseptic used for minor cuts and scrapes. Merbromin is an
organomercuric disodium salt
compound and a
fluorescein. It is readily available in most countries but, because of its
mercury content, it is no longer sold in France, Germany, or the United States.