Dettol

Chloroxylenol & Triclosan is indicated in Insect bites, Sunburn, Cuts, Scratches, Abrasions, Disinfection of the skin, Minor burns, Sore lips, Minor skin infections, Chapped roughened hands, Cracked itchy skin

Chlorhexidine & Chloroxylenol preparations

It is bactericidal against most gram-positive bacteria. Chloroxylenol is used in hospitals and households for disinfection and sanitation. It is also commonly used in antibacterial soaps, wound-cleansing applications and household antiseptics such as Dettol liquid (to which it contributes its distinctive odor), cream and ointments. 

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

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

children under 2 years of age: consult a doctor

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

Hypersensitivity

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

There are no known drug interactions and none well documented.

Pregnancy Category: Not Classified
FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.