Notes
Effects of Antiseptics…
Effects of Antiseptics (solution of 2-3% iodine in alcohol-water mixture) is applied on wounds.
(i) Amyl metacresol, an antiseptic used for mouthwash or gargles.
(ii) Boric acid is a weak antiseptic for eyes.
(iii) H2O2, salol (phenyl salicylate) and mercurochrome are used as antiseptics.
