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Disinfection

Alcoholic Tincture

Disinfects wounds, rags and tools. The most common disinfectant.

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What it does

treatment
  • Disinfects an open wound
  • Sterilises rags and bandages before use
  • Cleans knives and other tools

When to use it

  • Before bandaging any wound
  • On rags you cut from clothing
  • On a knife before using it to skin or butcher

What it does NOT treat

warning
  • An established wound infection with a fever
  • Bleeding on its own
  • Any viral or gut illness

Important notes

  • Do not drink it
  • Two seconds of prep that prevents a condition that can kill you
  • Interchangeable with iodine tincture and disinfectant spray

Used for

Disease

Wound Infection

A dirty cut that turns into a fever and steady health loss.

Where to find

Data for Chernarus

Loot type

TownVillage

Loot availability can vary by map, server configuration and game update.

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Game information only — this tool is for DayZ. It is not medical advice and has no real-world use.