[pct-l] Compeed Blister treatment now in U.S. under Johnson & Johnson name

[johnvonhof at comcast.net (John Vonhof)]

The Compeed sold in the US is not the same as the "good" stuff sold in
Europe. I try to avoid using the US stuff and have never pursued a source
for the European brand. I use other stuff.

John Vonhof
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On 7/27/05 11:58 AM, "backpack45scb" <rbalcorn@gmail.com> wrote:

> For those of you that don't know, Compeed has been a popular blister
> treatment in Europe for at least five years. A single unit that has a
> 2nd skin like gel and also the necessary covering. I just noticed that
> Johnson & Johnson now sells it under Johnson & Johnson name. It has
> the Compeed photo on the box, but the fine print on the side says
> licensed from Compeed. I've had good personal experience with it and
> have a few in my first aid stuff, but of course, rely on John Vonhof
> for the final word.