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Hotshot best for wound dressings.

Friars Balsam has been used for over a century to treat wounds. Known as "hotshot" in the first world war. Commercial and health service alternatives (wipes etc) are now made with aqueous solutions and leave the wound wet, so dressings won't stick to the skin. A wipe-over with FB cleans the skin, is antiseptic, and soothes any irritation. It leaves a dry sticky layer that the adhesive dressing sticks to very securely.Read full review

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Friars balsam

I think this product is really good and good value for money , but make sure you use an old bowl as it does stain when used deena

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Fabulous Old Remedy

I just ran out of my previous supply of Friars' Balsam, so was delighted to find it listed here at a reasonable price. I always turn to it and it never fails. I have tried other things over the years, usually at the urging of my dear trendy daughter, but nothing ever hits the problem like Friars'.Read full review

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effective decongestant.

I use this in my inhaler cup, with hot water, to help me breath.It has a wonderful aroma, calms and clears chest coughs.

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Friars Balsam

It is an amazing product. I have to endure wearing an ileostomy bag - have done so fo the past 40+ years. Friars balsam is a magic soother for raw skin and flesh, so I find it indispensable when changing appliances.
My only gripe is that suddenly it has increased 10 times in price - from £3.50 per 50ml bottle to £35.00
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An old Favourite

You don't find this sort of thing in normal chemists now as they have made loads of there things and confused us all but Friar's was the main thing you would find in the cupboard for chest and coughs years ago and it is still just as good, still available and works. More than half the other things we all queue to buy.Read full review

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MAGIC!

It has been proved over many years to be the No. product to clear congestion, my parents always used it and. I continue to make use of when required.

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More soothing on the airways

This product is good for chest infections and is more soothing on the airways compared to other brands. For best results however, use in conjuction with any device.

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excellent product

Highly recommend it for heavy colds and nasal blockage

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clears the chest when steam inhaled

really good when chesty or full nose

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