Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-01

ton. you simply add an equal guam
tity Of water to Zonite. If you want
stronger solution, you can use
is proved by the standard phenol CO.
efficient test to be more than twice
as powerful a germicide as pure car
bolic acid.
But in Zonite we have something
far more important than the mere
Carrcl-Dakin solution.
In Zonite we have been able to
combine the active chemicals of the
Carrel- Dakin discovery into a we'll
balanced hypertonic physiological So
luton that permits the healing proc
esses of nature to keep step with the
chemical destruction of the germs.
This balance has long been the quest
of science. Heretofore the chemicals
which killed germs, also killed human
cells and tissues, SO that two sepa-
rate and distinct medico-s surgical
treatments were required. Zonite,
however, does both at the same time
Milo ScItllS anu ISdlS the MOullu,
it disSolves dead tissues and stimu-
lateS living tissues. It's action is
| most interesting. Its chemicals have
peculiar affinity for the proteins
which make up the bodies of the germ
organism; they attack and kill the
germ itself; and then the solution
GiSsolves the dead germs; and after
L.; i
ing fluid which restores flesh and
membrane to a healthy condition with
the least likelihood of a scar. This
combination of properties is to me
the strongest feature of Zonite."
will you tell me little something
about what it will do?" suggested
the interviewer.
Chemist Tells Of Uses
do" said the chemist. 1T will
kill bacteria promptly even when
heavily diluted with water"
yes, 1 know that, but why is it
different from other antiseptcs?"
Its different from other antsep-
tics in this way" explained the chem
lSl. <AlliiOuSl IL - iiaIIllltSS " IllS
skin tissues or mucous membrane. it
can be poured into a cut or wound
pure-imagine pouring pure carbolic
acid into a wound or taking it into
the mopth-and it can be diluted
sufficiently to make it palatable and
gargled in the throat or sprayed into
the nose"
There are other antiseptics
which are used as gargles and
mouth washes"
Name one" demanded the chemist.
The interviewer named several.
The chemist laughed. Don't tell
physician those are real antisep-
tics" he said. 1.-THE public believes
them to be effective germicides, but
the public knows very little about
disinfectahts. Zonite is not in the
class with the so-called mild anti
septics. 1t is a surgical disinfectant
!. and germicide like carbolic acid or
bichloride of mercury, vet it is nom
poisonous and harmless to tissue.
Think what that means. If child is
Sums " oSiloCI, NiltiC IL may DC "a
posed to contagious diseases, it's nose
and throat can be sprayed daily with
a real antiseptic. If you rinse your
mouth and gargle your throat with
Zonite you are using something with
real germicidal poWer-not just a
pleasant tasting mouth wash"
Will Prevent Many Diseases
What is the biggest field for Zonite
when placed in the hands of thepublic"
asked the interviewer.
That's hard to say" answered the
chemist. For minor ailments-sore
threats and colds. for instance--it will
obviously be used to tremendous ex-
cuts and wounds. In every break of
the skin. however slight, there is the
possibility Of infection. Just today
read in the paper of a woman who cut
Blood poison set in and she died a few
days later. Zonite could have saved
that woman's life. 1t will not only dis
infect all such wounds. but will cause
them to heal painlessly and rapidly.
Another most important use for
zonite is in personal hygiene for wom-
en-. In the past women have been
forced to use poisonous caustic COM
pounds. which should be avoided for
two reasons. First they corrode and
rIous and disastrous consequences to
the user. Second. their highly poison
Gus nature makes them a constant
menace in the home. / don't know
what the statistics are, but I'll venture
to say that many lives are lost each
year through taking bichloride tablets,
for instance. by mistake. On account
of its great germicidal powers, nom
poisonous character and extraordinary
healing properties Zonite has much
wider range of uses than any other
form of antiseptic known to materia
medica."
Notice to Physicians:
Zonite. with an equal amount of
water. makes a Carrel-Dakin solution.
No testing required. sZonite has dis
tinct advantage over the Carrel-Dakin
fluid. 1t is stable, concentrated and