Question
Differentiate betwwen: Disinfectant and antiseptic

Answer

DisinfectantAntiseptic
1. Disinfectants are applied on non-living surfaces like floors, instruments, sanitary ware, etc. to kill wide range of microorganisms.1. Antiseptics are applied on the surface of living tissues in order to sterilise them.
2. Disinfectants cannot be applied on wounds.2. Antiseptics can be directly applied on wounds.
3. p-chloro-o-benzyl phenol3. Iodine, boric acid, iodoform, dettol, etc.

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