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Dakin's solution
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<p>Dakin's solution is a dilute solution of <a href="/facts/Sodium_hypochlorite/sp99uHHQ">sodium hypochlorite</a> (0.4% to 0.5%) and other stabilizing ingredients, traditionally used as an <a href="/facts/Antiseptic/ua05WK9M">antiseptic</a>, e.g. to cleanse wounds in order to prevent <a href="/facts/Infection/182XrncP">infection</a>. The preparation was for a time called also Carrel–Dakin solution or Carrel–Dakin fluid. </p>