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cleansing of skin and wound surfaces after injury, preparation of skin surfaces prior to injections or surgical procedures, and routine disinfection of the oral cavity as part of a program of oral hygiene. Antiseptics are also used for disinfection
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What do antiseptics and disenfectants do?
When used for cleaning or hygiene, antiseptics and disinfectants kill or neutralize viruses, bacteria and sometimes fungi.
Is mercuroclear similar to iodine?
Mercuroclear and iodine are both used as topical antiseptics. Mercuroclear is also used to treat minor skin itching and has the advantage of being clear and therefore not staining the skin as iodine can.
What should antiseptics not be used with?
Antiseptics are not known to interact with any other medicines. However, they should not be used together with any other topical cream, solution, or ointment.
What are difference between antiseptics and disinfectants?
antiseptics are used on living tissue disinfectants are used on non-living things disinfectants are also much stronger and are too toxic to be used on living tissue
Are antiseptics subcutaneously injected drugs used to inhibit bacterial growth?
No
What are drugs used to relieve pain a analgesics b antibiotics c antiseptics?
a analgesics. Antibiotics are for infections. Antiseptics to clean wounds etc and kill germs externally
What interactions are associated with antiseptics?
Antiseptics are not known to interact with any other medicines. However, they should not be used together with any other topical cream, solution, or ointment.
What is different between the disinfectant and antiseptics?
Antibiotics are internal medicine. Disinfectants can be used on any surface. Antiseptics refer to specific compounds used to kill pretty much any microorganism outside the human body.
The combond H3BO3 is used in antiseptics and insecticudes what is the name of this acid?
Boric acid
What are antiseptics?
antiseptics method is one in which germs are stopped from getting into the body
How does antipas work?
Antiseptics have been used for hundreds of years, as a way to kill bacteria on the human body. Antiseptics are placed on the skin in the form of a liquid or ointment and places on cuts or sores.
What are common antiseptics for skin cleaning?
Commonly used antiseptics for skin cleaning include benzalkonium chloride, chlorhexidine, hexachlorophine, iodine compounds, mercury compounds, alcohol, and hydrogen peroxide.
