Is Dettol Safe For Babies- 174 Questions Answered

My baby is 51 days old. I'm using Dettol with cold water for washing baby clothes. For diapers and baby clothes to avoid smell- my mom using some more quantity. How much Dettol to use? Is it safe to use Dettol? Please advice. Thank you

Asked for Female, 28 Years 1306 Views v

Dr. Ramya Srinath Pediatrician | Bangalore

It depends on what you are talking about, the dettol antiseptic or washing liquid. Also dependent on the amount of soap. Any non-biological detergent is also fine. Also wash with warm water, not col ... Read More

Hello Doctor, I am currently 37 weeks and 2 days pregnant. Just some few hours back I rubbed my hands with a small cap full of undiluted dettol antiseptic liquid and then washed them with body soap and water about 5 times to get rid of the smell of dettol. I wanted know if using undiluted dettol on my hands is harmful to my baby? Even after washin

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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I have a baby boy and his age is only 2.5 Months. Can we use dettol along with detergent while cleaning his clothes??

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Dr. Aditi Birje Pediatrician | Mumbai

Yes you can but not compulsory. Thank you Dr Aditi Birje MD PEDIATRICS KEM HOSPITAL MUMBAI SHREE GURUMAAULI CLINIC YOGI NAGAR BORIVALI WEST MUMBAI ... Read More

I have applied undiluted dettol in my 1 year babies toe it was bleeding. Is it safe to use? . Does dettol burn on skin?

Asked for Female, 1 Years 1467 Views v

Dr. Suresh Kumar Yadav Pediatrician | Lucknow

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After part injured then antiseptic solutions are for cleaning the wound not for local application. Always use 1:20dilution to clean the wound or u can use running tap water to clean the wound. After d ... Read More

I am a breastfeeding mother to a one month 28 days daughter. I took a bath with dettol liquid dissolved in water and after that gave feed to my daughter. Will that affect?

Asked for Female, 26 Years 1090 Views v

Dr. Gurpreet Kaur Pediatrician | Gurgaon

No, this shall not affect your baby while breastfeeding. ... Read More

Dr. Pls suggest my baby is 7.5 months old.. can I use walker for my baby? Is it safe to use or not??

Asked for Female, 32 Years 196 Views v

Dr. S. T. Pushpa Pediatrician | Bangalore

Hi, Do not use now. Once they try to hold and stand , then use walkers. ... Read More

Sir my 18 months baby mistakly drink dettol one day ago now she is suffering with vomiting and motions what will do ?

Asked for Female, 2 Years 513 Views v

Dr. Hussain Kotawala Laparoscopic Surgeon | Mumbai

Show to doctor please for any kind of foregn body or liquid ingestions ... Read More

My maid washed baby feeder bottles with dettol. The smell won't go away and also read on many sites that dettol is toxic if ingested. Please advise if I have to throw those bottles or still safe to use them?

Asked for Male, 1 Years 837 Views v

Dr. Sasidharan Pediatrician | Hyderabad

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Usually shouldn't be a problem when washed with dettol. Still if the smell persists &doubt lingers better to change the bottles. Before that Pl know the techniques of bottle hygiene properly. Regards ... Read More

Hi doctor, what is it safe give litchi fruits 6.5 months old baby?pls suggest me , if yes how many quantities should i give ??

Asked for Female, 27 Years 747 Views v

Dr. J Prabhakar Rao Pediatrician | Ghaziabad

You can give whatever you want,absolutely no restrictions in the diet. At this age,give 2 solid meals and 4 milk feeds including one top formula feed,using a spoon and katori. ... Read More

My baby is 1yr and 10 months old, g6pd, and was prescribed cefuroxime axetil 250mg/5ml. he need to take 2.5ml every 8 hours. problem is i forgot to ask the doctor if the medicine is safe for g6pd babies.

Asked for Female, 41 Years 2404 Views v

Dr. Suresh Kumar Yadav Pediatrician | Jaipur

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Yes it's safe. ... Read More

I had a cut on my face and applied Dettol antiseptic liquid...is it ok or we can't use Dettol over face ? I have beard so can't see any visible reaction happening there or not but feel burning but normal...

Asked for Male, 27 Years 20 Views v

Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy General Surgeon | Bhubaneswar

connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ... Read More

My baby is new born male with 2.6 kg born on dec 3.we need yo travel our native.can c section mother and my new born baby can travel via bus or train.which time is better to yravel we need to travel 500 km

Asked for Female, 27 Years 85 Views v

Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

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Greetings ! If you can wait . travel once the baby turns 1 month. ... Read More

I applied undiluted dettol on my face acne it made my skin red and painful. Please help me to make it go awayy. Please tell me any cream that i should usee.. to get it cured..

Asked for Male, 17 Years 195 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance. ... Read More

Hello, I have a 3 months old son, he's starting to get the teeth so is it safe to give him a mouth teether? Will there be any infections due to this for the baby? If not what is an alternative for this?

Asked for Male, 28 Years 81 Views v

Dr. Aditi Birje Pediatrician | Mumbai

They are a source of infection. Pls avoid using mouth teethers. Thank you Dr Aditi Birje MD PEDIATRICS KEM HOSPITAL MUMBAI SHREE GURUMAAULI PEDIATRIC CLINIC YOGI NAGAR BORIVALI WEST MUMBAI ... Read More

As informed in earlier message i am 19 weeks pregnant .i have already applied baking powder due to itching in vagina . Hope it will not harm my baby..il see my doctor tomorrow..but till that time i m little concerned

Asked for Female, 38 Years 41 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

Connect please ... Read More

Now i am in 4 month i hav digestive problems during pregnancy.can i take 7up lik carbonated water and packed juices?? It will affect my baby??

Asked for Female, 25 Years 31 Views v

Dr. Pushpa Gour Gynecologist | Bhopal

Avoid carbonated drinks. ... Read More

Hi.. I wanna know how long after painting is room safe for 3 months baby. He is 3 months old and had low birth weight. 36 weeks born. We r using Asian Paint Tractor Emulsion and enamel paints and polishing

Asked for Female, 35 Years 46 Views v

Dr. Bisweswar Das General Physician | Bhubaneswar

2-3 days may be ... Read More

Does nevia cream have any side effects for newborn is it safe to use for dry skin babies of 15-20days old

Asked for Female, 31 Years 55 Views v

Dr. Piyush Shukla Pediatrician | Sundergarh

Prefer Atogla, Junior Moist or Dermadew for Newborn & Infants...Nivia may contain some irritants which will not be suitable in case of Newborn & Infants... ... Read More

Is it safe to use normal elders laundry detergent for babies clothes (like surfexcel, Ariel etc) or should use only baby detergent liquid (like Himalaya,luvlap etc) in washing machine and for normal washing?And also using Dettol anti biotic liquid in washing machine and for bucket wash for baby clothes. Please suggest Doctor.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 41 Views v

Dr. Manjusha Pediatrician | Ongole

Please use baby detergent.No need to add dettol ... Read More

Dear doctors my son is 2 month old only.my dr. prescribe derolac z 2g pouch daily . it is safe for 2 month baby .please help and. how to use it .

Asked for Male, 2 Years 128 Views v

Dr. Sri Harsha Pediatrician | Bangalore

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U can tuff pro liquid or enterogermina liquid it is better than that.....actually if loose stools are take activity should be checked and then further plan should be done ... Read More

My watter cap had fallen sp i washed with my handwashliquid dettol. But when i drank water there was some taste of dettol.very minute amount.should i be worried?

Asked for Male, 21 Years 321 Views v

Dr. Shahana Muneer General Physician | Malappuram

No.. Plz consult if you have any symptoms ... Read More

I am 32 years female, overweight by approx 20 Kgs, i also have early diabetes since 2 years (Hba1c 7.5) bow i take medicine and (Hba1c is 6.5) Can i be a mother safely? Will my diabetes medicine (Glycomet GP 0.5) harm my baby?

Asked for Female, 29 Years 121 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Consult ... Read More

I have applied dettol and the skin around it has darken. Will it fade away , it is causing irritation as well.

Asked for Female, 24 Years 6447 Views v

Dr. Shruthishree Dermatologist | Raichur

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Don't worry darkness will fade but it ll take time . ... Read More

Hi Doctor, I have got a big black scar due to application of undiluted Dettol dipped in cotton for n hour on my pimple. How will this Dettol burn go away completely? How much time will it take? And what all I need to do to get rid of this burnt Dettol black scar on my forehead. Thanks

Asked for Female, 60 Years 292 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Don't worry...you are suffering from irritant contact dermatitis causing this problem.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation ... Read More

I had a cut above the lips area and just before the nostrils. I immediately cleaned the wound with a cotton soaked in Dettol. Later I realised I shouldn't use Dettol as the part is very much close to nasal area. Should I be worried about inhaling Dettol and is it bad for health. After two hours, I rinsed my nose with cold water will that be suffici

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Asked for Male, 34 Years 324 Views v

Dr. Payal Mathur Family Physician | Ajmer

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There is no danger of inhaling Dettol as such. No need to worry. Nothing to be done now ... Read More

I didn't take vaccine yet due to unavailability of slots, but at the same time I am planning for the baby. If I took vaccine at the same month and will I able to conceive in the same month. Will there be any problem in ovulation? And if my husband take any problem in his sperm quality

Asked for Female, 32 Years 36 Views v

Dr. Mohammad Saquib Alam General Physician | Aligarh

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no problem in sperm quality with vaccine. don't conceive after taking vaccine for few months ... Read More

I am an 18 year old female. When using dettol, a drop of dettol accidentally fell into my eyes. I washed it with water and it doesn't seem to pain. Will there be any reaction later or will it cause redness later?

Asked for Female, 18 Years 371 Views v

Dr. Swarna T P Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Bangalore

Wash well. U can expect some redness if the quantity fallen in eye was more. If there is more redness and irritation/burning Start Refresh tears eye drops 4 times a day Moxigram eye drops 4 times ... Read More

Sir, I cut my ear skin during shaving...so i applied undiluted dettol with cotton on that cut area...and some amount of dettol went through the ear passage inside the ear.and I felt some burning sensation immediately after that..so, is there any possibility of damage of ear or brain for what happened!!!

Asked for Male, 29 Years 404 Views v

Dr. Madhavi Yadav Pediatric Otorhinolaryngologist | Chennai

Definitely no damage to brain will happen. Small quantities should not cause any problems to ear too. If you develop any new symptoms consult online. ... Read More

I applied dettol on face injury ( nair scratch), so from them I am feeling burning sensation all over the face, only on 1st day of injury I applied it, but it's been 5 days I still have burning sensation and dry skin around chin area & itchy ness - any home remedy plzz suggest, is it because of dettol my skin got reacted?

Asked for Female, 28 Years 274 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Don't worry...you are suffering from irritant contact dermatitis causing this burning sensation... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online c ... Read More

Planning to travel 2hr flight journey with 2 yr old baby. Kindly suggest any medicine to make him sleep and relax in flight specially considering precaution in covid era.

Asked for Male, 0 Years 97 Views v

Dr. Hussain Kotawala Laparoscopic Surgeon | Mumbai

avoid any such medicines ... Read More

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My baby is 51 days old. I'm using Dettol with cold water for washing baby clothes. For diapers and baby clothes to avoid smell- my mom using some more quantity. How much Dettol to use? Is it safe to use Dettol? Please advice. Thank you

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I have a baby boy and his age is only 2.5 Months. Can we use dettol along with detergent while cleaning his clothes??

I have applied undiluted dettol in my 1 year babies toe it was bleeding. Is it safe to use? . Does dettol burn on skin?

I am a breastfeeding mother to a one month 28 days daughter. I took a bath with dettol liquid dissolved in water and after that gave feed to my daughter. Will that affect?

Dr. Pls suggest my baby is 7.5 months old.. can I use walker for my baby? Is it safe to use or not??

Sir my 18 months baby mistakly drink dettol one day ago now she is suffering with vomiting and motions what will do ?

My maid washed baby feeder bottles with dettol. The smell won't go away and also read on many sites that dettol is toxic if ingested. Please advise if I have to throw those bottles or still safe to use them?

Hi doctor, what is it safe give litchi fruits 6.5 months old baby?pls suggest me , if yes how many quantities should i give ??

My baby is 1yr and 10 months old, g6pd, and was prescribed cefuroxime axetil 250mg/5ml. he need to take 2.5ml every 8 hours. problem is i forgot to ask the doctor if the medicine is safe for g6pd babies.

I had a cut on my face and applied Dettol antiseptic liquid...is it ok or we can't use Dettol over face ? I have beard so can't see any visible reaction happening there or not but feel burning but normal...

My baby is new born male with 2.6 kg born on dec 3.we need yo travel our native.can c section mother and my new born baby can travel via bus or train.which time is better to yravel we need to travel 500 km

I applied undiluted dettol on my face acne it made my skin red and painful. Please help me to make it go awayy. Please tell me any cream that i should usee.. to get it cured..

Hello, I have a 3 months old son, he's starting to get the teeth so is it safe to give him a mouth teether? Will there be any infections due to this for the baby? If not what is an alternative for this?

As informed in earlier message i am 19 weeks pregnant .i have already applied baking powder due to itching in vagina . Hope it will not harm my baby..il see my doctor tomorrow..but till that time i m little concerned

Now i am in 4 month i hav digestive problems during pregnancy.can i take 7up lik carbonated water and packed juices?? It will affect my baby??

Hi.. I wanna know how long after painting is room safe for 3 months baby. He is 3 months old and had low birth weight. 36 weeks born. We r using Asian Paint Tractor Emulsion and enamel paints and polishing

Does nevia cream have any side effects for newborn is it safe to use for dry skin babies of 15-20days old

Dear doctors my son is 2 month old only.my dr. prescribe derolac z 2g pouch daily . it is safe for 2 month baby .please help and. how to use it .

My watter cap had fallen sp i washed with my handwashliquid dettol. But when i drank water there was some taste of dettol.very minute amount.should i be worried?

I am 32 years female, overweight by approx 20 Kgs, i also have early diabetes since 2 years (Hba1c 7.5) bow i take medicine and (Hba1c is 6.5) Can i be a mother safely? Will my diabetes medicine (Glycomet GP 0.5) harm my baby?

I have applied dettol and the skin around it has darken. Will it fade away , it is causing irritation as well.

Hi Doctor, I have got a big black scar due to application of undiluted Dettol dipped in cotton for n hour on my pimple. How will this Dettol burn go away completely? How much time will it take? And what all I need to do to get rid of this burnt Dettol black scar on my forehead. Thanks

I didn't take vaccine yet due to unavailability of slots, but at the same time I am planning for the baby. If I took vaccine at the same month and will I able to conceive in the same month. Will there be any problem in ovulation? And if my husband take any problem in his sperm quality

I am an 18 year old female. When using dettol, a drop of dettol accidentally fell into my eyes. I washed it with water and it doesn't seem to pain. Will there be any reaction later or will it cause redness later?

Planning to travel 2hr flight journey with 2 yr old baby. Kindly suggest any medicine to make him sleep and relax in flight specially considering precaution in covid era.

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