Patient Leaflet Updated 20-Feb-2025 | Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd
Dettol Liquid
Dettol Liquid
Chloroxylenol 4.8% w/v
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.
Pregnancy & Breast feeding: This product can be used during pregnancy. Application of the product to the breast is not recommended during breast feeding.
Dilute before use.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
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:
Manufacturer :
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:
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
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