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Dettol Liquid

Active Ingredient:
chloroxylenol
Company:  
Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd See contact details
ATC code: 
D08AE05
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Last updated on emc: 20 Feb 2025
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Below is a text only representation of the Patient Information Leaflet (ePIL).

The text only version may be available in large print, Braille or audio CD. For further information call emc accessibility on {phone} 0800 198 5000. The product code(s) for this leaflet is: PL 00063/0766.

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Dettol Liquid

PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR USERS

Dettol Liquid

Chloroxylenol 4.8% w/v

1. DETTOL LIQUID

Dettol Liquid is an effective concentrated antiseptic solution that kills bacteria and provides protection against the germs which can cause infection and illness.

It can be used for antiseptic cleansing of minor wounds caused by cuts, bites, grazes, insect stings and for personal hygiene.

2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU USE DETTOL LIQUID
  • For external use only.
  • Do not swallow.
  • Do not use on eczema or similar skin conditions.
  • Do not use if you are allergic to Chloroxylenol or any of the ingredients.
  • Do not use after the expiry date printed on the bottle.
  • Not recommended for use around cats.
  • This medicine contains a fragrance with trace amounts of benzyl alcohol and d-limonene. Benzyl alcohol may cause mild local irritation. Dettol Liquid contains fragrance with d-limonene and benzyl alcohol may cause allergic reactions.

Pregnancy & Breast feeding: This product can be used during pregnancy. Application of the product to the breast is not recommended during breast feeding.

3. HOW TO USE DETTOL LIQUID

Dilute before use.

FOR WOUND CLEANSING:

Wash the affected area with 1 tablespoon (12.5 ml) of Dettol liquid diluted to a half pint (ΒΌ litre) of water. Cover with dry gauze or lint.

PERSONAL HYGIENE:

Douching (when medically advised): 2 teaspoonfuls in 2 pints of warm water.

Dandruff: 1 tablespoonful to 1 pint of warm water. Pour over scalp, leave for 10 minutes before shampooing.

Spots and pimples:

1 tablespoonful in half pint of warm water. Bathe affected area daily.

Do not use around eyes, ear, nose or mouth.

If swallowed, wash out mouth and drink plenty of water or milk. If contact is made with the eyes, nose or mouth, wash them thoroughly with cold water. In both cases, consult your doctor and take this bottle with you.

4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side-effects, although not everybody gets them. Side-effects may include hypersensitivity, skin sensitisation or discolouration, contact dermatitis or burn on application site.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.

You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. HOW TO STORE DETTOL LIQUID

Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

6. FURTHER INFORMATION

Dettol liquid contains chloroxylenol 4.8% w/v as the active substance and also pine oil (contains d-limonene and benzyl alcohol), isopropyl alcohol, castor oil, caustic soda solution, caramel, water.

Dettol Liquid is a clear amber liquid. Once diluted in water it becomes a milky white solution. It is available in bottles of 250mL, 500mL and 750mL.

Licence holder:

RECKITT BENCKISER HEALTHCARE (UK) LIMITED
103-105 Bath Road
Slough
SL1 3UH
UK

Manufacturer :

Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd
Hull
HU8 7DS
UK

PL 00063/0766

This leaflet was last revised in July 2024

Dettol and the Dettol logo are trade marks of the Reckitt group of companies.

Dettol Liquid is a concentrated antiseptic solution for antiseptic cleansing of minor skin wounds caused by cuts, bites, grazes and insect stings. It can also be used for personal hygiene.

For external use only.

Licence holder:

Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited
SL1 3UH

PL 00063/0766

UK Only

READ THE PACKAGE LEAFLET BEFORE USE.

Always dilute before use

Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

Not recommended to use around cats. Also contains pine oil (contains d-limonene and benzyl alcohol), isopropyl alcohol, castor oil, caustic soda solution, caramel, water

Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd
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Address
RB Consumer Relations, PO Box 4644, SLOUGH, SL1 0NS, UK
Telephone
0333 2005 345
Medical Information Direct Line
0333 2005 345
WWW
http://www.reckittbenckiser.com
Customer Care direct line
0333 2005 345