A swab product is provided which includes a swab defined by an elongate
stem and a fibrous absorbent covering such as cotton on at least one end
of the stem. The fibrous absorbent covering is held together by a
film-forming polymer. A treatment agent is provided which includes an
active agent in a carrier. Particularly preferred is a highly viscous
hydrophobic treatment composition such as petrolatum serving as a carrier
for actives such as bacitracin ointment.