Explain tincture of Iodine in 3 marks

1.	Explain tincture of Iodine in 3 marks
Answer» Tincture of iodine or iodine tincture is an antiseptic, it is also called weak iodine solution. Usually 2–7% elemental iodine, along with potassium iodide or sodium iodide, dissolved in a mixture of ethanol and water. Antiseptics are used to kill the animate micro organisms that may be pathogenic or may cause disease. It is used in skin infection.

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