a novel hypodermic syringe and integral antiseptic dispenser , with the syringe having a barrel portion adapted to contain fluid to be injected . a needle is operatively mounted on one end of the barrel portion , and a plunger is located on the other end of the barrel portion , with appropriate manipulation of the plunger bringing about the injection of fluid from the needle . the improvement comprises a presoaked antiseptic dispenser that may be disposed on the barrel portion , with the antiseptic dispenser making it convenient to clean the intended injection site immediately before the injection . the antiseptic dispenser may take the form of a pad carried by the barrel portion of the syringe , or a generally cylindrical pad - carrying member encircling a portion of the needle end of the syringe , or any of a number of related configurations .