Bgo Ointment
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BGO ointment last distributed by Calotabs Co. in Greenville, SC. Company has apparently closed...not further info. Ointment is an antiseptic, antifungal cream for relief of th athlete's foot, ringworm, hemorrhoids, externally caused blemishes, cracked lips, minor cuts, burn and bruises, corns, itching from burning skin due to sunburn and non venomous insect bites. Contains salicylic acid, sulphur, zinc oxide, phenol calamine, menthol, petrolatum lanolin and mineral oil. Have used this product for over 50 years and it works great. Would be so happy to find a new distributor if one exists.

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Re: Beverly Smith (# 2)

Just wondering if you were successful in getting the BGO reformulated and if it is available for a donation or is there a way to get it?

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Re: Jacob (# 5)

I have a bottle of BGO and the original box with the ingredients some of which list the percentages (I used it this morning). I discovered it in the '70s and later realized it was no longer available and contacted the makers and were able to get some as they were closing (down to my last bottle!) I have photographed and videoed the labels and complete story hoping someone can make it again. Many of us would love to be able to get hold of it again. Thanks, PJ, Florida.

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Re: Corner Drugs (# 17)

My grandparents lived in Chatsworth, Ga. Can l purchase BGO from your drugstore?

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Re: Scott (# 7)

Where can BGO be purchased?

Thank you

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Re: Corner Drugs (# 17)

These people are great! I wish I had a pharmacy like this where I live!

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Re: Jacob (# 5)

I would love to find out if you have any updates on the BGO ointment availability? {edited for privacy}

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Re: Lori Lukasiewic (# 45)

Did you give him the ingredients listed in this thread?

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Re: Lori Lukasiewic (# 45)

Can you send me the formula?

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Re: Peggy (# 62)

Check out Casey's reply (# 55) - they listed ingredients which could potentially be taken to a compounding pharmacist, and they also provided a link to a possible alternative.

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Re: DIANNE (# 61)

If you find out let me know. I loved it.

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Re: Stacie Cowart (# 59)

How do I get BGO or formula for it to give to pharmacist?

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Re: Lori Lukasiewic (# 45)

Can you share it me the formula you gave to your pharmacy! I would limit to give to my pharmacy to make for me! Thanks

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Re: Beverly Smith (# 2)

Can you tell me how to get some?

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Re: B League (# 13)

I would buy it, and so would my sister

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Re: BeasleyDrugCompany (# 9)

Let me know if you get some made.

Why did it go out of business when so many loved it?

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Re: Casey (# 55)

I am a native of Greenville, SC. My family has been using "BGO" since I can remember my Great Grandmother having it, and I'm 63. It is amazing.

I now use the product you suggested and have for 10 years.

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Re: Martha (# 53)

Found this!!! I also just ordered the alternative this person recommended off of Amazon for 10 bucks.

From the thread The Ingredients for BGO Cream made by Calotabs Co of Greenville SC

" I don't know how old your jar of BGO (Beeman's Greaseless Ointment) is, but my father owned the company from the mid 1950s until 1975, when he retired and sold the company, and it moved from Daytona Beach to Greenville, SC. As you probably have guessed, it is out of business now.

If your jar is white plastic with red lettering and a white metal cap, it was made after 1975 in Greenville, SC by the gentleman who bought the company from us. If your jar is brown glass with a black metal cap, and white label with black lettering with some red highlights, it was pre 1975. We also sold it in white tubes with back and yellow lettering, and I have tube that has never been opened.

When I was 15 in the late '50s, I discovered it would shine chrome, but I don't remember by dad being all that impressed.

I checked the ingredients between what we had in it and what it had in it out of NC and the ingredients are exactly same, and are as follows:

Idoform, Salicylic Acid, Sulfur (Precipitated), Zinc Oxide, 1%, Phenol(Liquified), Calamine, Menthol, Petrolatum, Lanolin, and Mineral Oil.
I found a thing on the internet saying a good substitute for BGO is Calmoseptine ointment available at Walgreens.

Their website is: calmoseptine.com "

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Re: Martha (# 53)

Sadly, many have asked her & she’s never responded.

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Re: Lynn (# 44)

Can I get ingredients of BGO so I can have compounded?

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Re: Lori Lukasiewic (# 45)

What are ingredients?

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