Question

define tincture of iodine
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Answer 1

Tincture of iodine

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Tincture of iodine, iodine tincture, or weak iodine solution is an antiseptic. It is usually 2–7% elemental iodine, along with potassium iodide or sodium iodide, dissolved in a mixture of ethanol and water. Tincture solutions are characterized by the presence of alcohol.

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Answer 2

Tincture of iodine is an antiseptic which is used for cleaning the cuts. It is also known as iodine tincture or as weak iodine solution. The composition of tincture of iodine is 2-7% of elemental iodine and rest with either potassium iodide or sodium iodide. The solvent is alcohol and water while the solute is iodine.