Description:

 Antiseptic liquid for wound care, skin disinfection, and personal hygiene.

Prescription: 

• Over-the-counter (OTC)

Dosage:

•    – Wound care: Apply 1-2% solution to affected area 2-3 times a day
•      Skin disinfection: Apply 1-2% solution to affected area 2-3 times a day
•      Personal hygiene: Use as directed for handwashing and bathing

 Therapeutic Category: 

• Antiseptic, Disinfectant

Active Ingredients/Composition:

•  Chlorhexidine gluconate 4% w/v (or 2% w/v in some variants)

 Variant:

•      Dettol Antiseptic Liquid (4% or 2% Chlorhexidine gluconate)
•      Dettol Antiseptic Cream (4% Chlorhexidine gluconate)
•     Dettol Hand Sanitizer (62% Ethanol)

Consume Type:

•  Topical application

 Directions/Usage:

•      Clean and dry affected area before application
•      Apply antiseptic liquid or cream to affected area 2-3 times a day
•      Use hand sanitizer as directed

 Common Side Effects:

•     Skin irritation
•     Redness
•      Itching
•      Burning sensation

 Package Type: 

• Bottle, tube, or sachet

Storage Advice:

•      Store at room temperature (15-30°C or 59-86°F)
•      Protect from light and moisture
•      Keep out of reach of children

 Safety Advice:

•      Avoid applying to broken skin, wounds, or mucous membranes
•      Avoid using with other antiseptics or disinfectants
•      Wash hands thoroughly after use

 Product Substitutes:

•      Savlon Antiseptic Liquid
•      Betadine Antiseptic Liquid
•      Hibiclens Antiseptic Skin Cleanser

 Manufacturer/Marketer: 

• Reckitt Benckiser (RB)

 Country of Origin: 

• United Kingdom