The well-known antiseptic called Betadine, a Povidone-iodine solution, is generating a lot of buzz over a new study showing its effectiveness at killing the virus that causes COVID-19. Dr. Anthony ...

For moderately severe open wounds, the safest and most effective over-the-counter (OTC) antiseptics include iodine, biguanides, and peroxides. Antiseptics are chemical solutions applied topically to ...

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causal agent of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, is predominantly transmitted through aerosols or droplets. These ...

Antiseptics, or skin disinfectants, are chemicals for cleaning the skin and wounds. They can kill or prevent the growth of microorganisms. There are various types of antiseptics, some are suitable for ...

Antiseptic from World War I proves to be effective and useful against superbugs in the recent times, finds a study from Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne. Antiseptics are antimicrobial ...

Two years after the death of a Texas toddler that focused national attention on the contamination of alcohol wipes used widely in hospitals and homes, federal health regulators are considering whether ...

An antiseptic used to treat wounds during World War I that has been out of use for more than 50 years could help fight superbugs and prevent future pandemics, Melbourne researchers have said. The team ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. A century-old antiseptic made from coal tar and used to treat wounds and sleeping sickness in World War I Australian soldiers has been ...

Several hand soaps, cleansers and antiseptics have been voluntarily recalled over a bacteria contamination that could lead to "life-threatening sepsis." DermaRite Industries recalled its DermaKleen ...

SEATTLE – A woman who underwent surgery for a brain aneurysm died after she was mistakenly injected with an antiseptic solution instead of a harmless X-ray marker dye (search), hospital officials say.