Poslam Ointment (Page 4)
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old remedy for skin rashes

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There was a really old Post in this stream -- more than a year ago, mayb? -- that listed the ingredients of Pislam, in percentages. Do u by any chance have access to that info? I have used 5 compounding pharmacies in the DC Metro area (as well as one in WV) & wld b willing to talk w them abt attempting to compound the stuff. It was OTC then, so I doubt a doctor's order wld b needed.

Let me know?

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At this time, I do not quite know. But, If everyone who wants Poslam back starts Checking out the diffrent Venues, we might come upon something.

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How wld we do this? I wld b more than willing to participate. I have been missing this product for 35+ yrs!

Does anyone know if a compounding pharmacy can MAKE the stuff?

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Maybe there needs to be acampaign to resurrect Poslam. Because Eczema, Acne and many of the modern skin afflicions do not have anything like Poslam today. If people knew it was available it would be a top seller for skin disorders.

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I found an old jar that I have had for over 35 years Poslam. The jar has a very small amount of the ointment left. It even has a number under the word POSLAM C-55793 Unfortunately part of the label is missing. The bottom does say Emergency Larorat____________(torn part) 6,N.J, U.S.A. The ingredients are also partially missing. Tar Distillate, Sulfur, Salicylic acid, Phen________(torn part) Menthol, Lanolin. "We hope you will be pleased__________color, and odor of Poslam ointment. (The color is tan and smells strong) the side says None genuine without the facsimile signature. Emergency Laboratories is in cursive. This ointment is really the "cure" for severe skin rashes, acne, fungus, etc. PLEASE if anyone knows the exact measurements or how to make it I will gladly try a compounding RX to try to duplicate it. TY

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Here is a response from the Vermont Country Store that tries to carry many "old-time" items:

Dear Ms. Carty,
Thank you for your email.
I would be happy to put in the suggestion for you. But to make this even quicker are more readily available. I suggest you and anyone else interested in this product fill out our suggestion link. This way our product department will know there is a demand for it. Here is the link below. Share as much as possible.

vermontcountrystore.com/store/company/static/Customer-Service/Suggest-a-Product

Hope you and yours have a wonderful New Year.

Thanks again for your suggestion,

Jessi T.

Vermont Country Store Customer Service =======

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I too would like to find Poslam. It was great, even though I do remember it originally as a grey, stinky ointment later improved to a skin color with less odor. Vermont Country Store does not seem to have the Mazon product you mentioned. I've emailed them to suggest they try to reproduce Poslam!

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ask your pharmacist to look up and make it for you.

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I'm thinking maybe a compounding pharmacy?!?

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The company Alvin Last Inc in Yonker NY made it there and they do not make it anymore. I just had a very bad episode with Erythma Multiforme. They just keep giving me steroid creme that did nothing I have had it since July. Last week I pulled out the Poslam stash - I have only 1/2 jar left and it cleared up in 3 days. I have been fighting this horrendous rash for 3 months + and nothing modernized could relieve it. We need Poslam back. How does one start the campaign?

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Want to sell it? I grew up on it & have missed it!

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I don,t know where to get it but I do have a 3/4 full jar of it!

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Thank you. I will check with them. Have a great and wonderful day. Deb.

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I used this ointment years ago and was told they stopped making it. Has any drug company started making this product again? It was the best!

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You can find more about Poslam's formula on page 612
http:/­/­books.google.com/­books?id=9gREAAAAIAAJ&pg=PA612&dq=%22poslam%22#v=onepage&q=%22poslam%22&f=false

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My father in law used this for everything and we came to rely on it. I have not been able to find a source over the last 20 yrs, but The Vermont Country Store carries a product called Mazon which is very similar and works fairly well.

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Hi everyone: was cleaning out some of my mom things at her house and found 2 old bottles of poslam unused. What a treasure find! I love this stuff and use it for eczema, as well for skin infections.

The ingredients on it say: Tar Distillate,Sulfur,Salicyclic Acid, Phenol.35%, Zinc Oxide,Menthol, Lanolin. These two bottles were created by Emergency Laboratories in Jersey City, New Jersey, and I think they are from the late 60's or early 70's. I have always thought how great it would be if some company would start making this product again.. Any investors?? :)

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Answer to #11, I phoned Alvin Last today and they said they stopped making it 7 years ago--not enough sales-wish we could get it back, best thing I ever used.

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my jar of poslam says Alvin Last INC - Dobbs, Ferry , NY 10522-0024 : here is the contact info
Alvin Last, Inc.
Noel Stamps
19 Babcock Place
Yonkers NY 10701 USA
800-527-8123
Fax: 914-376-1000
I'm calling them 2morrow .. this is the BEST cream let's bring it back asap

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i too am looking for poslam salve, my grandfather used it and said it is the best. my children have skin problems and my grandfather wants to obtain some also. i have come to dead ends when looking for this product. hopefully the recipe will work. thanks.

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