title: Regulation of topical antimicrobials: history, status and future perspective.
abstract: Antimicrobial agents used as disinfectants and antiseptics are increasing in epidemiologic importance. The regulation of topical antiseptics has ranged from nonexistent, lax and confusing to inclusion in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over-the-counter (OTC) review of drug ingredients. This article simplifies the complex history, current status and future possibilities for the hospital use of topical antiseptic products.
authors.affiliation: Dexide, Inc., Fort Worth, TX 76181-5789.
authors.forename: M K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Bruch
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Larson
mesh_terms: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000266:history*; D005544:Forecasting; D049673:History, 20th Century; D007880:Legislation, Drug / Q000266:history* / Q000639:trends; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs / Q000266:history; D014481:United States; D014486:United States Food and Drug Administration / Q000458:organization & administration
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs