Question

Give one important use of each of the following: 

1. Bithional 

2. Chioramphenicol 

3. Streptomycin 

4. Paracetamol

Answer 1

1. Bithional is added to soap so as to impart antiseptic properties to the soap. 

2. Chioramphenicol is a broad spectrum antibiotic used in curing typhoid, meningitis. 

3. Streptomycin is used for the treatment of T.B (Tuberculosis). 

4. Paracetamol is an antipyretic used in bringing down temperature in high fever