About TCP
TCP is one of Britain's most iconic healthcare brands, introduced in 1918. The distinctive name comes from its original active ingredient—trichlorophenylmethyliodosalicyl—though the formula was updated in the 1950s to a mixture of phenol and halogenated phenols. Over a century later, TCP's characteristically strong medicinal odour remains instantly recognisable to generations of British families. The liquid form of TCP is one of the best-known antiseptic brands in the UK, with its yellow liquid and distinctive smell becoming synonymous with antiseptic treatment itself. The product is manufactured in France by Laboratoires Chemineau in Vouvray and sold in the United Kingdom by Omega Pharma, who acquired the TCP brand from Pfizer in 2004 as part of a €135 million transaction. TCP Antiseptic Liquid's active ingredients are halogenated phenols (0.68% w/v) and phenol (0.175% w/v), with additional components including chlorinated phenols, iodinated phenols, and sodium salicylate. This formulation makes it effective for a wide range of uses—both external problems like cuts, grazes, bites, stings, boils, spots, and pimples, and internal conditions like sore throats, mouth ulcers, and cold symptoms. For sore throat relief, TCP can be diluted with five parts water and gargled twice daily. The product is available in 50ml, 100ml, 200ml, and 500ml bottles. TCP throat lozenges are also available for convenient on-the-go treatment. For over 100 years, TCP has been a trusted presence in British medicine cabinets, passed down through generations as a reliable first-aid essential. TCP is available at UK pharmacies and supermarkets including Boots, Tesco, and Sainsbury's. Compare prices across retailers with Grocefully.