how antiseptics work?
The chemicals which either prevent the growth of micro – organisms or kill them but are not harmful to the living tissues, are known as antiseptics. Being harmless to living tissues, antiseptics can be safely applied on wounds, ulcers, cuts and diseased skin surfaces. These drugs also reduce odours caused by bacterial decomposition on the body or in the mouth. These are, therefore mixed with body deodorants, face powders and breath purifiers, e.g., Bithional, an antiseptic, is mixed to medicated soaps to impart antiseptic properties.