Dettol Cream

Chloroxylenol 0.3% + Triclosan 0.3% topical
3 mg + 3 mg/gm
Reckitt & Benckiser Bangladesh Ltd.
Pack size56ml bot
Retail Price18

Indications

Insect bites, Sunburn, Cuts, Scratches, Abrasions, Disinfection of the skin, Minor burns, Sore lips, Minor skin infections ,Chapped roughened hands,Cracked itchy skin

Adult Dose

Adults: Apply to the affected area no more than 3 to 4 times daily

Child Dose

Children 2 years of age and older: apply to the affected area no more than 3 to 4 times daily

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity,

Precautions

Condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days

Pregnancy-Lactation

Not Classi

Adverse Effects

Skin sensitivity; irritation of conjunctiva, mucosal irritation; reversible brown staining of the teeth; tongue discoloration and burning sensation; transient taste disturbance; parotid gland swelling. Potentially Fatal: Anaphylaxis.

Mechanism of Action

It is bactericidal against most gram-positive bacteria. Triclosan, a chlorinated bisphenol antiseptic, is active against fungi, gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Note

Dettol 3 mg + 3 mg/gm Cream manufactured by Reckitt & Benckiser Bangladesh Ltd.. Its generic name is Chloroxylenol 0.3% + Triclosan 0.3% topical.

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