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Which of the following statements is not correct ?

A

Some antiseptics can be added to soaps

B

Dilute solutions of some disinfectants can be used as antiseptic

C

Disinfectants are antimicrobial drugs

D

Antiseptic medicines can be ingested

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The correct Answer is:
D

An antiseptic is an antimicrobial drug. It tends to destroy/prevent development or inhibit the pathogenic action of microbes. Antiseptics are applied to the living tissues such as wounds, cuts, ulcers and diseased skin surfaces e.g., soframicine.
Bithionol the compound is also called bithional is added to soaps to impart antiseptic properties.
Dilute solutions of some disinfectants can be used as antiseptic e.g., `0.2` per cent solution of phenol is an antiseptic while is one per cent solution is disinfectant But, antiseptic medicines can not be ingested like antibiotics.
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