Substances used on humans and other animals that destroy harmful microorganisms or inhibit their activity. They are distinguished from DISINFECTANTS, which are used on inanimate objects.
Also Known As:
Antiseptics; Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Antiinfective Agents, Local; Antiinfective Agents, Topical; Local Antiinfective Agents; Topical Anti-Infective Agents; Topical Antiinfective Agents; Agents, Local Anti-Infective; Agents, Local Antiinfective; Agents, Topical Anti-Infective; Agents, Topical Antiinfective; Anti Infective Agents, Local; Anti Infective Agents, Topical; Local Anti Infective Agents; Local Microbicides; Topical Anti Infective Agents; Topical Microbicides; Anti-Infective Agents, Topical; Antiseptic; Microbicides, Local; Microbicides, Topical