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The results of this study indicate that Tincture of 4-nitro-5 hydroxy-mercuri-ortho cresol (Metaphen-1 to 200) is the most effective agent both in its germicidal action on the oral mucous membrane and in the duration in time of antiseptic action. The tincture is convenient to use because there is little, if any, irritation, the color marks the area treated and it is very readily washed off with water.
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Department of Bacteriology and Public Health. University of Illinois College of Medicine, and the Department of Bacteriology, University of Illinois College of Pharmacy, Chicago.
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Meyer, E., Arnold, L. The efficiency of several germicides and antiseptics on the oral mucosa. American Journal of Digestive Diseases 5, 418–420 (1938). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02996568
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