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Band-Aid Adhesive Bandages, Sheer

Band-Aid Adhesive Bandages, Sheer, Extra Large, One Size 10 sterile bandagesI think these must have been seconds, although i don't remember it saying that.

On many of them, you could not remove the paper covering the adhesive part

without ruining the bandage...just didn't seem to cut right..

Will not buy from them again.

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First Aid Only 1-1/2" X 3" Knuckle Fabric Bandage, 40-Count Boxes (Pack of 3)

First Aid Only 1-1/2' X 3' Knuckle Fabric Bandage, 40-Count BoxesI was extremely disappointed in the performance of this product. These bandages slide right off once they get even slightly damp.

These are the first bandaids I have found in a LONG time that will actually stay on! They last days...through showers and beyond. My next endeavor will be to find these in clear so they aren't quite as noticeable.

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Great price for a whole lotta great band-aids. Fabric band-aids are the way to go. Not much else to say but Amazon wanted 5 more words

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They work just fine and preform as advertised. They work just fine and preform as advertised. They work just fine and preform as advertised.

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Was concerned that since it wasn't a name brand (and you know who I'm talking about) that they would be of a poorer quality. Was very surprised. The fabric seemed a little lighter than the name brand but was still flexible and held up to wear. The adhesive sticks! The name brand wants to come off in the shower probably designed that way for ease of removal and putting on a fresh bandage. These seem to have one of the older adhesive formulations that leaves a little sticky residue behind when removed but don't come off just because they get wet. So the trade-off is that you have to wash when you remove the bandage, but if you use them on your hands you don't have to put a new bandage on every time you wash your hands.

You get a pretty good fabric bandage at a price closer to the name brand's plastic strip bandages.

Cool Bandage

Cool BandageI really liked this product. It really helped with my swollen ankles and knees. I've had four knee surgeries on one knee, so I sometimes get bad swelling, especially when traveling.

The downsides were the smell and how wet the bandage is. My family complained about the menthol smell. The bandage was saturated. It went through my clothes and soaked the cloth seats I was sitting on. I wrapped a regular ace bandage around it, which helped.

Nicorette Mini Lozenge

Nicorette Mini Lozenge  81-Count PackageThese new mini lozenges come in 2 and 4 mg strengths, and are an improvement over the larger Commit-type nicotine lozenges that come in brand and generic form. However, as most people who have been using nicotine lozenges 'successfully' for any amount of time can tell you, the lozenges THEMSELVES are ADDICTIVE and can be very hard to quit because of the powerful oral gratification that they deliver. Do a Google search for Lozenges Addiction just those two words, and you will see first-hand accounts that ex-smokers have posted here and there online, explaining how they continued to use the lozenges for YEARS after they quit smoking, well beyond the time window when they were supposed to have stopped using them. Dental problems abound because, although they are sugar free, the inactive ingredients in them change mouth pH. And the sweeteners used can have addictive properties themselves.

On a more positive note, these new mini-lozenges are an improvement because there are more places in your mouth that you can put one. I imagine they will also be a hit for people trying to quit chewing tobacco because they tuck very nicely in the same places for example, under the upper lip. Tingly goodness, without the risk of cancer (one would hope)!

These work, for sure you won't want to go back to cigarettes after a few months of using them, and with any luck, you will be able to step down from 4 to 2 mg after a few weeks. The memory of smoking will fade, but the pleasures of nicotine use, and the associated risks such as high blood pressure will continue with use of the lozenges. Understand that you will need to face the challenge of quitting the lozenges down the road. Diet Coke and Altoids might do the trick. But what the heck it's still healthier than smoking...

I have tried the gum, but I found it hard on my teeth and gums. I also didn't like how quickly it lost its flavor. In short, I failed to quit smoking using the gum. I also failed to quit smoking on the patch. I personally need that quick release of nicotine. I bought these lozenges when I decided to give quitting another try. They are small, but powerful. I smoked menthol cigarettes, and the strong mint flavor is a good subsitution. I am only on my fifth day smoke-free, but I have already succeeded in situations that caused me to fail in the past. I spent hours with a smoker friend outside talking, while she smoked, and I had my mints. I can honestly say I wasn't tempted to smoke. I gave it four stars because the flavor and texture does take some getting used to. Everyone's taste will be different. Obviously the mints will only help, if you really want to quit. I highly reccommend them for people who are motivated, but have struggled with other nicotine replacement aids.

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I've waited awhile to write this review because I've never been so passionately divided about a product. Like other reviewers have mentioned, this product is a double-edged sword. With any kind of motivation and the 4mg Mini Lozenge, you will be able to stop smoking. I have twice now. The first time it worked great, and when I weened myself off it didn't take more than a bump in the road to get me back to smoking. The second time, well I've been smoke free for over a year... but I never weened off the lozenges. Online boards have people taking these things for five plus years and going strong, and I've got to think I'll be joining them. There is some chatter online about them damaging your teeth so I've been fastidious about my dental care and so far no major issues. They are cheaper than cigarettes in my case, but not cheap nonetheless. But even if it costs me $20 a week (which is average thus far), and even if they did rot the teeth out of my head; I'm calm, relaxed, and happy as if I never quit smoking. And I won't get lung cancer or emphysema. For me, it's worth it.

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These mints are great for those who want to stop smoking. You place them between your lip and gums, and they last almost an hour. They completely stop your craving. I don't recommend buying them on Amazon. I purchased a couple boxs from Amazon, and they when I got them they were set to expire in 4 days. I've used them in the past, and when the mints are close to their expiration date they are less effective and don't break down properly in your mouth. BEWARE of them selling them a few days before they expire. They will not have the same effect as fresh ones. The expiration date is located on the top of the box.

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I got a coupon from my pharmacy and with unsuccessful attempts to quit with the patch, I gave them a try. From day one I was smoke free, and that was 3 weeks ago. Not long, you say? Try it....I have had only one true vision of sticking that menthol cigarette in my mouth since I started these. I plan to win and these are doing the job. My doctor is thrilled, my sister is thrilled because she quit months ago after 35 years of smoking, and I already feel the difference. I will admit that I get jittery occasionally if faced with a stressful situation, but I pop one of the lozenges in and know that I didn't smoke a cigarette instead. Oh and just because you can start with one every two hours, I found that the first day I watched the clock, but went 2.5 3.0 hours before I felt I needed one. So, do the plan and listen to your body as well. Maybe you don't need 9 per day, I haven't used 9 in a day yet! GOOD LUCK!!

First Aid Only First Aid Response Kit, 260-Piece Kit

First Aid Only First Aid Response Kit, 260-Piece KitKit content is okay and I will have to add items that I think are missing for my purpose. I am using this purchase to kick start my emergency first aid supply resources. Plastic box that holds the materials is lite weight. I will supplement with a tramua kit and other airway, breathing and circulatory aid supplies.

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Prestige Medical 745-prb Compact Carrying Case Pink Ribbon Black

Prestige Medical 745-prb Compact Carrying Case Pink Ribbon BlackI am extremely happy with this product!!! It fits my stethoscope blood pressure cuff id badge and much more!! It looks really small but it has a lot of room!!!!! Not to mention that it matches my other items perfectly!!!!!! Really happy with this purchase

My stethoscope fits perfect in here. I love carrying it around in this bag so it is not out in the open collecting germs.

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This bag is a disappointment. It is not very big nor is it very well made. My zipper broke on about the second time zippering it. Very disappointing!!!

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The bag was smaller than expected. My Cardiology III does not fit in the bag. I kept the bag and decided to use it as a cosmetic bag instead. I have seen other Littmann scopes fit in the bag, though the Cardiology III does not.

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The material is a little cheap compared to my other case that came with my BP cuff. But the case looks very cute and, FYI, it fits either the blood pressure cuff OR the stethoscope (not both!)

ReliaMed Calcium Alginate / CMC Dressing, Box of 10

ReliaMed Calcium Alginate / CMC Dressing 4' x 4', Box of 10Having had a maserated wound on my leg for some time, changed to this type of dressing which pulls water away from the wound. Wonderful. Expensive but it works.

WATER JEL EMERGENCY BURN KIT #2002

WATER JEL EMERGENCY BURN KIT #2002Great little kit that contains everything you need to handle minor burns in one place. It has some bandaids, a roll of gauze (sterile and sealed), two burn gel soaked dressings in foil packs, and a bottle of burn gel, which contains lidocaine for topical pain relief and gel to keep the burn moist. All of this in a compact, reclosable plastic box.

I bought several of these and keep them in my kitchen, as well as in each of my cars. It isn't unusual for airbag deployment to cause burns, not to mention the hot engine compartment, so these work really well for that application.

really not much to it. a few band-aids, a cooling pad, just a few cooling gel packs and some scissors. was hoping for more, being a burn KIT and all

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The contents matched the description,but the plastic container is labeled "EverReady FIRST AID KIT". If you are just replacing expired product, the contents are the same. The package was received after the date Amazon had quoted.

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First Aid Only 6" X 9" Instant Cold Compress, Boxes (Pack of 20)

First Aid Only 6' X 9' Instant Cold Compress,  BoxesWith three kids involved in sports, this bulk supply of low cost ice packs is great. They get cold fast and last about 20 minutes or so. I usually keep a couple in each athletic bag and a couple in each vehicle and I have them on automatic re-order with Subscribe and Save every six months, which makes them an even better value. As a practical matter, you should throw them away right after they warm up since they can't be re-frozen and they tend to sweat a little, leaving a white crusty substance that will probably kill you.

I get a case of these at the start of each coaching season and they work great. They are good size (not the tiny ones you'll find for cheap), are easy to activate, and stay very cold for several minutes. I keep several of these in my coaching bags and will continue to buy them. They come individually boxed which make them great for handing out to other coaches (which I do each year), and it helps keep them from activating prematurely. I'm very happy with these, and suggest them to anyone. I will continue to purchase them each season.

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seen complaints that these were to hard to crush, didn't last long, I didn't find that to be the case i crushed one and had my daughter crush one with no problem and lasted between 15-20 minutes. would buy again.

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These are good emergency cold-compresses, however they have a very short lifespan of about 15-20 minutes. For the price they are fine, but I will still rely on reusable freezer compresses for at home.

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Bulk purchasing is definitely the best way to stock up on these cold packs. The unit price is much better, and you will have plenty on hand when the need arises. With 4 children in the house, at any moment we need to have access to cold packs, and my wife was tired of us ruining her frozen vegetables when we ran out of these first aid versions. Now that we buy them in boxes of 20, it doesn't happen. As other reviewers have noted, these really aren't reusable so you just have to toss them once they warm up.

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McKesson Performance Latex Free Waterproof Tape 3"X10Yds - Box of 4 - Model 16-47530

McKesson Performance Latex Free Waterproof Tape 3'X10Yds - Box of 4 - Model 16-47530I had bought this product before, and it is okay. I am an aputee witn am open wound on my right leg. I bought the tape, so I would be able to take a shower. My shower lasts about ten minutes. By the time I get out of the shower, three inches of tape has already pulled away from the skin allowing in a small amount of water in. It works long enough for what I need it to do.

MediBuddy - First Aid Kit by me4kidz - Medi Buddy (Assorted Color)

MediBuddy - First Aid Kit by me4kidz - Medi BuddyThis kit is something every mom should have. It's not so much that the products included (cute bandaids, a few antiseptic wipes, some antibiotic ointment, a little gauze and some bigger bandages for skinned knees) are fantastic they're just run-of-the mill stuff but having a handy portable kit like this that you can easily re-fill with some additional antiseptic wipes (a need) and extra bandaids in additional sizes can be a lifesaver when you're out and about and the unexpected happens. Just the other day, a plastic display stand fell off a shelf in our local superstore and hit my three year old on the face, leaving a small cut. I was so glad I had my little kit with just the necessities (usually no need for a tourniquet or surgical scissors when you run errands) so that I could clean the cut, put a little ointment, and a cute bandaid and she was happy as a clam knowing that Mommy can fix it. I have one in my diaper bag now, but I'm buying more to stash around in purses and the glove boxes we have the big bulky kits but the truth is that you use the basics and the big intimidating stuff just gets in the way. The best thing about this product is the handy hard case and the convenient size and shape the rounded bullet shape fits anywhere, into anything. Get one and carry peace of mind in your stroller, purse, diaper bag, or desk drawer! Honestly, go ahead and buy a tiny tube of neosporin because you'll be needing it, a pair of regular, run-of-the mill tweezers for splinters and bee stings, and some extra antiseptic wipes to throw in there, and then stock up on these for the awesome cases!

Honestly I end up using the stickers more than anything to fix my kids on-the-go owies. This kit fits great in a diaper bag. I was even able to squeeze in a small ace wrap. I have had this for 2 years and continue to love it.

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i'm giving it 4 stars because the container is hard to open, it's tight shot that i have to give too much for just to open it. haven't used any items that came with it which is a good thing, but nice to have first aid kit to go.

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Fits perfectly in the second bottle holder of our diaper bag! (we usually dont carry a second bottle anyway) This kit is not the most extensive, its for small scratches and pokes mostly. A great product in my opinion.

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If you're expecting $40 worth of items in an $8 container then you'll be disappointed. But for the convenience of a put together kit, with practical items that come in handy at the park or beach now and again, this is a great deal. For $8 you get about $8 worth of convenience, portability, and cuteness. That's my kind of deal. Plus I love knowing that its all made in the US from a US company. I will be a rebel and give it 5 stars because it was cuter than expected, had everything listed, and is in a convenient case. Sweet deal.

Prestige Medical Ergonomic Diagnostic Hammer

Prestige Medical Ergonomic Diagnostic HammerThe item works well and is heavy enough to elicit reflexes much better than other tomahawk hammers I've used. Babinkski hammers were still much easier to use.

The item's craftsmanship is very rough. The edges between components are not smooth, and the finish has some irregularities here and there. Even the rubber head of the hammer has some rough points. All of these flaws are aesthetic and do not affect the functionality of this hammer.

and i can check for light touch! always a plus. It's a little different than holding that standard default hammer.

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This reflex hammer works really well and the price is unbeatable. The hammer is very sturdy and I think that I will definitely get a great deal of use out of it. If you are considering getting this hammer, I think that you should definitely go ahead and buy it!

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I got this hammer specifically for the mono-filament. Problem is, in my white coat the knob that pushes the mono filament out is easily moved. The mono filament gets pushed out and gets horrible bent and broken.

Aside from the mono filament, this hammer is just like any others, so not really any reason to choose this hammer over others.

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this is a very nice reflex hammer. the curved handle design and added weight makes eliciting DTRs much easier than the smaller hammers. included neurofilament is very useful. but make sure you don't leave this hammer in the heat (as in a car), the glue that holds the neurofilament can melt.

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Pure 216 First Aid Disinfecting Wipes For Hands and Face

Pure 216 First Aid Disinfecting Wipes For Hands and FaceThese wipes contain diazolidinyl urea as the main ingredient. Diazolidinyl urea is a formaldehyde releaser and has also been known to cause an allergic reaction on contact, sometimes fairly severe.

Studies have shown diazolidinyl urea to be safe in cosmetics at a .5% concentration, but there is no information as to the concentration in this product.

I won't buy these again and am considering tossing them out.

Edit: Yeah, avoid these at all costs. I tried to do a return on these and can't. Why not? Well, this is the reason Amazon gives:

For safety reasons, items that are classified as hazardous materials or use flammable liquids or gases cannot be returned to Amazon.com. Customers should dispose of hazardous materials according to Local, State and Federal regulations. Customers should contact their local government or local waste company for directions on how to dispose of Household Hazardous Waste.

Complete rip off, look elsewhere.

Love these wipes because they do hands & sticky faces too! So much so I buy them in bulk & give to my kids for their kids. Fit right in my bag & always handy for me & the little ones hands & faces. Highly recommend them!

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Primacare RS-8632-CS CPR Shield/Barrier (Pack of 10)

Primacare RS-8632-CS CPR Shield/Barrier
  • Soft clear medical grade vinyl face piece allows for monitoring of patient
  • One way valve and HEPA filter with extra release holes to eliminate blow back
  • Bite block to prevent injury to patient
  • Clear tamper evident waterproof packaging

these shields would become airway obstructions in use since they fall apart when opened. i returned them a few weeks ago and have not heard anything back from the company no returned money either.

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I bought these to add to First Aid Kits at a school. The barrier is a thick plastic sheet with a hard plastic insert in the middle. Right out of the package, part of the plastic sheet is cracked at a fold. The insert is not a one-way valve, but does contain a filter. The lower portion of the insert is about 1 1/4" x 1 1/3" x 1/3" and is intended to be placed between the victim's teeth during CPR. On an adult this might work, but could cause delay placing the insert properly. My main concern would be in using this in a child's mouth, which would have more difficulty fitting between the teeth, and could also push back on the tongue. Overall, this is an inexpensive barrier that might work for adults, but a different design might be considered for all uses, especially for children.

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Great inexpensive alternative to the insanely overpriced B$A stuff. These are single-use disposable barriers, but that's all you need for a portable/hiking first aid kit.

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I bought these, at first, thinking they would be useful in the car, and in my purse. But then I find these are to be used for CPR manaquins. Even at that, I found them difficult to use in a class with the manquins. I didn't think they were worth the money. The one-way valve resuscitator masks are much better and safer.

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This was the perfect item for me. I like to distribute them to my students in my BLS CPR classes. The fact that it is a "one way valve" was important.

Edge Edge Shave Gel Energy

Edge Edge Shave Gel EnergyI really like this shave gel. It works really well, I get fewer bumps with this than the regular sensitive skin gel by edge. The smell is amazing, I really wish I could find a cologne or aftershave that smells just like this. I thought I'd never see another can of this after my local stores stopped carrying it, but now I can safely say I was wrong.

Edge gel works so much better on my skin than standard shaving cream. That's why I bought it. It's green. It smells good.

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