*IODINE* #Formulations : NA #Brand_Names : IODEX #Pharmacological_Action : It is a rapidly acting broad spectrum microbicidal agent that has been use for more than a century. Acts by iodinating and oxidizing microbial protoplasm. A 1:20000 solution kills most vegetative forms within 1 minute. Even bacterial spores are killed with higher concentrations/longer contact. Organic matter retards but doesn't abolish its germicidal action. These are corrosive, stronger solutions cause burning and blistering of skin. Tincture iodine stings on abrasions. It is used on cuts for degerming skin before surgery and to treat ring worm. #Therapeutic_Uses : used as Antiseptics & Disinfectant
Iodine: NA
/IODOPHORES #Formulations : NA #Brand_Names : BETADINE 5% SOLUTION, 5% OINTMENT, 7.5% SCRUB SOLUTION, 200MG VAGINAL PESSARY; PIODIN 10% SOLUTION, 10% CREAM, 1% MOUTHWASH; RANVIDONE AEROSOL 5% SPRAY WITH FREON PROPELLANT #Pharmacological_Action : These are soluble complexes of iodine with large molecular organic compounds that serves as carriers release free iodine slowly. #Therapeutic_Uses : used as antiseptics & Disinfectant.
IODOPHORES: NA
/CHLORINE #Formulations : NA #Brand_Names : NA #Pharmacological_Action : A highly reactive element and a rapidly acting potent germicide, 0.1- 0.25 ppm kills most pathogens in 30 secs. However the degerming action is soon exhausted, and it lacks substantivity. It is used to disinfect urban water supplies. Organic matter binds chlorine, so that excess has to be added to obtain free chlorine concentrations of 0.2- 0.4 ppm. This is known as the chlorine demand of water. #Therapeutic_Uses : used as antiseptics & Disinfectant
CHLORINE
/CHLOROPHORES #Formulations : NA #Brand_Names : NA #Pharmacological_Action : These are compounds that slowly release hypochlorous acid. Because of ease of handling they are used in preference to gaseous chlorine. #Therapeutic_Uses : used as antiseptics & Disinfectant
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