Dettol Antiseptic Liquid 4,8 g/100 ml
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Antiseptic for wounds, cuts, abrasions and insect bites.
Dosage (summary)
Dilute 15 ml in 300 ml water for wounds; 20 ml in 100 ml water for surfaces.
Special Populations
- Children under 1 year
- Hypersensitive persons
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Use with caution during pregnancy; not recommended during breastfeeding.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to chloroxylenol
- Eczematous conditions
- Not for use around eyes, ears, nose or mouth
Common side effects
- Hypersensitivity
- Skin sensitisation
- Contact dermatitis
Counselling Points
- For external use only
- Do not swallow
- Wash hands after use
Serious warnings
- Severe irritation may occur if undiluted
- Seek medical advice if swallowed or in eyes
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Clinical Particulars
Section 4 of the official insert — extracted exactly as issued, no alterations
4.1. Therapeutic indications
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. DO NOT SWALLOW. DETTOL ANTISEPTIC LIQUID is indicated as: Antiseptic for wounds, cuts, abrasions and insect bites. Surface disinfection for floors and hard surfaces. Dettol Antiseptic Liquid is not recommended as a hand sanitiser for the Covid-19 virus.
4.2. Posology and method of administration
For external use only. Do not swallow. Use diluted. DIRECTION FOR ANTISEPTIC USE: wounds, cuts, abrasions and insect bites Wash with diluted Dettol Antiseptic Liquid 3 medicine measures (15 ml) in a glass of water (300 ml). (one medicine measure = 5 ml). Adhere to recommended dilutions, avoid usage in hypersensitive persons. Do not apply repeatedly. Repeated application may give rise to hypersensitivity. DILUTION FOR SURFACE USE: Floors and hard surface disinfection: dilute 20 ml in 100 ml of water. Apply to surface and leave on for 3 minutes. Remove by wiping the surface. Method of administration: For external use only. Do not swallow. Use diluted.
4.3. Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to chloroxylenol or to any of the other ingredients. Do not use on eczematous conditions. Not for use in children under 1 year of age. Not for use around eyes, ears, nose or mouth. Do not use undiluted on your skin as severe irritation may occur DO NOT SWALLOW.
4.4. Special warnings and precautions for use
If contact is made with eyes, wash thoroughly with cold water and seek medical advice immediately. If accidentally swallowed, wash out mouth and drink plenty of water or milk. Seek medical advice immediately. If inhaled move to fresh air. Wear gloves and eye protection when performing surface disinfection cleaning. Eating, drinking and smoking is prohibited in areas where this material handled, stored and processed. Wash hands, forearms and face after handling, before eating, drinking, smoking, or using the lavatory. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas.
4.5. Interactions with other medicines and other forms of interaction
The are no known drug interactions with topical chloroxylenol.
4.6. Fertility, pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy No effects during pregnancy are anticipated, since systemic exposure from topical chloroxylenol is negligible. DETTOL ANTISEPTIC LIQUID should be used with caution during pregnancy. Lactation It is unknown whether chloroxylenol or its metabolites are excreted into human milk. A risk to the newborns/infants cannot be excluded. Application of DETTOL ANTISEPTIC LIQUID to the breast is not recommended during breastfeeding. Fertility No data on human fertility are available.
4.7. Effects on ability to drive and use machines
DETTOL ANTISEPTIC LIQUID has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machinery.
4.8. Undesirable effects
Adverse events which have been associated with chloroxylenol, tabulated by system organ class and frequency. Frequencies are defined as: Very common (u22651/10); Common (u22651/100 and <1/10); Uncommon (u22651/1000 and <1/100); Rare (u22651/10000 and <1/1000); Very rare (<1/10000); Not known (cannot be estimated from the available data). Within each frequency grouping, adverse events are presented in order System organ class Frequency Adverse events Immune system disorders Not known Hypersensitivity Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Not known Skin sensitisation, contact dermatitis 1, skin discolouration 1 Contact dermatitis can be associated with pruritus, erythema, skin scaling, itching, stinging and depigmentation.
4.9. Overdose
Over-exposure signs/symptoms: Eye contact: pain, watering, redness. Skin contact: pain or irritation, redness or blistering may occur. Accidental ingestion: vomiting and diarrhoea. Large quantities may cause respiratory distress, respiratory depression and cardiovascular collapse. Treatment is symptomatic and supportive. Administer a demulcent drink eg milk. Contact your doctor, poison treatment centre or hospital immediately.