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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 micro-organism that produce septic disease e.g. Dettol, Savlon, Boric acid, Phenol, Iodoform `KMnO_4` and some dye such as Chloramine T methylene blue, gentian violet.
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