Topical anti- infective agent used as a disinfectant and antiseptic scrub.
A disinfectant similar to phenol, formerly used in soaps and creams to treat skin disorders. Its use in medicinal products is limited because of the toxic effects it might produce when absorbed into the body.
A widely used antiseptic which is active against a range of microorganisms, including gram-positive and gram negative organisms, Shigella dysenteriae, and Salmonella typhi. One of its advantages is that it retains its activity in the presence of soap, and is therefore often used in soaps and creams in a concentration of 1-2 per cent.
An antibacterial compound typically used in soaps and scrubs and experimentally used as a cholinesterase inhibitor.
This is an antibacterial medication, used in the form of a dusting powder, to ward off staphylococcal infections in newborns, and to prevent and manage bedsores.