Can pregnant women use Dettol disinfectant? Is Dettol disinfectant effective against fungi?

Dettol disinfectant can be used to disinfect wounds and can effectively resist bacterial invasion. So can pregnant women use Dettol disinfectant? Does Dettol disinfectant have any effect on fungi?

Can pregnant women use Dettol disinfectant?

Pregnant women are advised not to use any disinfectants during pregnancy, because all disinfectants are partially toxic. The main ingredient of Dettol disinfectant is chlorometaxylenol, which is also toxic to the human body. Although the toxicity is very low, it is easy to have adverse effects on the fetus after being used by pregnant women. Therefore, it is not recommended for pregnant women to use it. If it must be used, it is recommended to reduce the dosage and frequency of use to avoid affecting the health of mother and baby. Dettol disinfectant is a very low-toxic disinfectant with antibacterial and antiviral effects. It can be used to disinfect daily vegetables and clothes, and can also be used for daily hand washing disinfection. It can kill various common bacteria and viruses, but it is not suitable for pregnant women to use frequently.

Is Dettol disinfectant effective against fungi?

Dettol disinfectant is a highly effective disinfectant, the main ingredient of which is parachlorometaxylenol. It can be widely used for sanitary disinfection in hotels, hospitals, restaurants, homes and other environments. Dettol disinfectant has excellent bactericidal ability. Under experimental conditions, it can effectively kill 99.999% of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Candida albicans. Candida albicans is a fungus, so Dettol disinfectant can kill fungi.

What are the side effects of Dettol disinfectant?

Dettol disinfectant is a disinfectant product mainly containing parachlorometaxylenol, which is an irritant and toxic ingredient. If the skin is in contact with the original liquid for a long time, it will cause damage to the skin and mucous membranes. If Dettol disinfectant is accidentally ingested, it will enter the stomach and intestines and cause necrosis and shedding of esophageal and gastrointestinal mucosal cells, esophageal burns, and damage to multiple systems of the human body. In severe cases, it can cause respiratory failure or even death. Of course, the toxic side effects of Dettol disinfectant are mainly for accidental ingestion. If it is used for disinfection normally, it basically does not cause much harm to the human body.

Honors for Dettol Disinfectant

In 2017, Reckitt Benckiser was awarded the honorary title of “National Quality Leading Brand in Daily Chemical Industry”.

In 2020, it was ranked among the top 15 in the "2020 China Disinfectant Hand Sanitizer Brand Ranking" released by iiMedia Ranking.