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Write two examples of:

Antiseptics


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Antiseptics: Antiseptics are the class of medicines which are effective against the growth of microbes on the wounds or sores on the wounds.

  • Anti means against; septic comes from sepsis which means infection or inflammation.
  • Whenever a person gets a wound or cut, there are chances of the development of inflammation or infection on the skin.
  • In order to prevent this condition, antiseptics are used.
  • Examples: Antiseptics can be natural or man-made.
  1. Natural antiseptics: Turmeric, Neem
  2. Man-made antiseptics: Tincture of Iodine, Phenols

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