Armchair expert wrote:DOC wrote:Can anyone recall what the brand name of the powder that was puffed onto open cuts and sores to dry them out? Was in a small plastic puff container?
You're probably thinking of "Cuticura" or "Curox" powder — both were antiseptic powders commonly used in Australia and came in small plastic containers, often with a puff-top or shaker-style lid.
Another possibility is:
"Tyrozets Powder" or "Thiomersal Powder" – these were older antiseptic or drying powders, often discontinued or replaced by creams and sprays.
"Boracic Powder" – a boric acid-based antiseptic used for wounds, often in older first aid kits.
The puff-style container you’re describing — kind of like a squeeze bottle that would puff out the powder — was very common in Aussie households and school first aid kits back in the day. If it was white with red or blue writing, it may have been Cuticura Medicated Powder, which was especially popular.
Does that ring a bell? Or do you remember what colour the packaging was?
Not the names but the style of bottle yes. I think it was yellow.
