Question

Various phenol derivatives, tincture of iodine (2– 3% I₂ in water / alcohol) and some dyes like methylene blue are

• A. Antiseptics
• B. Disinfectants
• C. Analgesics
• D. Antipyretics

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Antiseptics

Answer 2

Antiseptic drugs cause destruction of micro-organism that produce septic disease e.g. Dettol, Savlon, Boric acid, Phenol, Iodoform $KMnO_{4}$ and some dye such as Chloramine T methylene blue, genation violet.