Differences between antibiotic antiseptic and disinfectant
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Antibiotics are chemical substances that are produced by certain microorganisms which destroy other harmful microorganisms by interfering with cell wall formation or cell division. Examples are penicillin,chloromycetin etc.
Antiseptics are mild chemical substances that can be applied on the body. They are not harmful for the skin. Examples are boric acid,mercurochrome,etc.
Disinfectants are strong chemical substances that are applied at spots or places. They are harmful for the skin. Examples are phenol,DDT
etc.
Antiseptics are mild chemical substances that can be applied on the body. They are not harmful for the skin. Examples are boric acid,mercurochrome,etc.
Disinfectants are strong chemical substances that are applied at spots or places. They are harmful for the skin. Examples are phenol,DDT
etc.
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