Cresol (Cresot)

Cresol (Cresot) is a potent antiseptic, effective against many microorganisms. It is used mainly in soap solutions for general disinfection. Sometimes cresol is used in small concentrations as a preservative for injection solutions.

Cresol solutions are irritating to the skin. When ingested, cresol corrodes all surfaces it comes into contact with, causing pain, nausea and vomiting in humans. Thus, despite its high antiseptic activity, the use of cresol requires caution due to its toxicity.

Cresol is an organic compound that is widely used in medicine and industry. It is a potent antiseptic and effective against many germs. Cresol is used mainly in soap solutions, which are used for general disinfection in medical institutions.

However, cresol can also be used as a preservative in injection solutions in low concentrations. However, it should be remembered that cresol solutions can irritate the skin and, if ingested, can cause pain, nausea and vomiting in humans.

Thus, cresol is a powerful antiseptic, but its use must be strictly controlled and carried out only under the supervision of a physician.

Cresol is a disinfectant that is made from quinoline alkaloids such as quinine and naphthylquinine. It has a strong antiseptic effect and is effective against a large number of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi. Cresol is usually used in concentrated form as a soap solution. It is used for general disinfection of various surfaces in medical institutions, drug production workshops, libraries, etc. Sometimes