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Various phenol derivatives, tincture of iodine (2-3% `I_2` in water/alcohol) and some dyes like methylene blue are

A

antiseptics

B

disinfectants

C

analgesics

D

antipyretics

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Antiseptic drugs cause destruction of microorganisms that produce septic diseases, e.g., dettol, savlon, acriflavin, boric acid, phenol, iodoform, `KMnO_4` and some dyes such as chloramine-T, methylene blue, gentian violet.
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