Which of the following is an antiseptic?

Penicillin

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Aminoglycosides

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Ofloxacin

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Soframicin

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Solution

The correct option is D Soframicin
Anti-microbials are classified as:
1. Anti-biotics
2. Antiseptics
3. Disinfectants
Antiseptics are anti-microbials which are applied to the living tissues such as wounds, cuts, ulcers and diseased skin surfaces.
Soframicin is an antiseptic.
All the other compounds given are antibiotics.

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