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Acraflavin :
It is a acridine derivative and is a slow acting antiseptic.
Acriflavinec and Proflavine These are orange-yellow acridine dyes active against gram positive bacteria and gonococci. Their efficacy is not reduced by organic matter and is enhanced in alkaline medium. Solutions lose efficacy on exposure to light-store in amber bottles. They are nonirritant and do not retard healing-particularly suitable for chronic ulcers and wounds. Bandage impregnated with acriflavine-vaseline is used for burn dressing;
ACRINOL O.I % acriflavine cream.
The triple dye lotion contains gentian violet 0.25% + brilliant green 0.25% +
acriflavine 0.1% (TRIPLE DY),has been used for burns and for dressing umbilical stump in neonates.
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