Helps Prevent Infection Fast Pain Relief with Lidocaine Kills germs For minor cuts, burns & bug bites Breathable gel allows natural healing Tecnu first aid gel is water based and easily absorbs into your skin allowing it to breathe. In comparison, many first aid products are ointments which float on the skin's surface and disrupt normal skin respiration by blocking oxygen. First Aid For Your Active Family Life happens! Don't let infections interfere with your life! Cuts, scrapes and burns are common as we balance our days between work and play. For Supermom Fast pain relief with Lidocaine to stop the tears when the kids take a fall. For the Explorer Helps you stay infection free so you can get to your next venture. For the Family Adventure The family trip doesn't have to stop. Carry a tube in your first aid kit. Antibiotic Free Infection Prevention Tecnu First Aid Gel can be used instead of an OTC topical antibiotic because it uses a maximum strength antiseptic to kill germs effectively.