What are the medical uses of ethyl alcohol?

Ethanol: Ethanol (topical and injection): Antiseptic, nerve or ganglion block, replenishment of fluid and carbohydrate calories, septal ablation for HOCM, treatment of methanol or ethylene glycol overdose. Drinking alcohol may offer some health benefits, especially for your heart. On the other hand, alcohol may increase your risk of health problems and damage your heart.

Ethyl Alcohol Medica: Medical uses of Ethyl Alcohol: • Treat methanol and ethylene glycol poisoning • Manage withdrawal from alcohol intoxication • Used in cough syrups • Used in in antibacterial wipes and hand sanitizers. • It is effective at killing most bacteria, fungi, and many viruses on the hands and skin, and it is a useful alternative to hand soaps.