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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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Not to worry..relax.. ...  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?

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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?

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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??

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

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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 ??

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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

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

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

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Yes it's safe. ...  Read More

Can we use pacifier to calm our 4 months old baby girl? Is it safe n advisable? Any other suggestions welcome

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Pacifier can be used.But should be stored properly. If proper care not taken can be a source of infection. ...  Read More

I am 4 weeks pregnant and my gynaecologist advised to take Ecosprin 75, is it safe to me and my baby especially when I have piles. I have a histroy of pre eclampsia in my previous pregnancy.

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You need to show your blood reports along with past obstetric history to help you advise better on this . Also we need to see your scan report along with betahcg. ...  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?

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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.

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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

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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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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

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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?

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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

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?

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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.

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avoid any such medicines ...  Read More

I have applied Dettol added in water on my butt . For last Two days I get irritation on my anus and I can sense bump near anus. Whether I can get piles?

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External piles or sentinel piles due to fissure.. examination is required ...  Read More

Hi Recently I have come to know that one of my friend was on regular consumption of Dettol Antiseptic liquid on a very small quantity regularly. He has consumed over 120 ml in one month. I am afraid he is addicted. On asking, he admitted this was done out of anger. Every time he felt angry, he had floor cleaner in small quantity or any household

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Tab sompraz bd and syrup mucaine gel 2 tsf SOS for 1 month. Plenty of fluids, stop consumption of astringent. ...  Read More

By mistake I have inhaled diluted Dettol fumes while spraying it and could feel it going through my throat. Anything serious? Please suggest.

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Not serious avoid such things take lot of care ...  Read More

Hi i have been prescribed meprate and glycomate and i take folic acid is it safe to take meprate if i am trying to conceive my periods are regular what is the use of meprate

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Meprate is not safe in case of early undiagnosed pregnancy.. If your periods get delayed and blood test for pregnancy negative.. Duphastan can be given for withdrawal bleeding Glycomet is safe, given ...  Read More

Is pediasure safe for 22 months old baby as supplement.if not then suggest others if u advice . should be safe and doesn't have side-effects

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Better to use after 2 yrs of age ...  Read More

Hello sir Applied dettol with cotton on face for 5 min around 12 noon today. It caused burning sensation which turned black and later red . Applied cold water and ice for sometime thereafter applied lacto calamine lotion at 3pm .. There is blackish mark please suggest medication . Thanks

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Hello, You seem to have reacted to dettol. Do not reapply. Use a mild soap for cleaning face daily followed by only moisturiser cream application 2-3 times a day. Avoid direct sun exposure. Revert b ...  Read More

There was a wooden cut and I cleaned with dettol and used undiluted Dettol on cotton and plastered the cotton on the wound for 10 hours. Now I see there a black patch around the wound. Does the dark patch fade itself off ? Should I be worried for any side effects for it?

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Very less possibility.. specific medicine required.....Do direct private online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos. ...  Read More

Can i use water and dettol solution as sanitizer for protection agaist corona virus?? Is it effective

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Instead just wash your hands every one hour it will be helpful Avoid touching your face nose while you are touching anything outside the house The concentration of detail and water solution has to b ...  Read More

My son, age: 1 year had 3 times fever in recent times and our doctor has given him TAXIM O and perhaps due to that my son suffered with swelled eye, diarrhea so went for second opinion and new doctor has advised us to not give TAXIM o or any kind of anti biotic medicine..but doctor has advised to take Folcovit Distab so is 9t safe for baby?

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Ya it is for diarrhea n safe for baby. ...  Read More

My son, age: 10 months is suffering with fever of 101 degree and doctor has given Syrup toxim 0 50mg hence it's safe for a 10 months old baby please suggest

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Syrup.Taxim-O is an antibiotic, which will kill the organisms causing infection (infection is the cause of fever).Its safe for your baby. You need to give antipyretic medication for fever.Give your ba ...  Read More

My 7 month old developed boil kind of thing as shown in the images i have shared here. Not sure if its due to extreme hot summer or is it because of any insect bit or if its something else. My Ped has suggested Atarx Syrup 1.5ml twice a day for 2 days along with Syrup augmentin DDS twice a day for 5 days & T Bact ointment thrice a day for 5 days Bu

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Atarax is relative safe medicine at this age all medicines can have side effects ...  Read More

I had fungal infection on penis head, i washed it with dettol undiluted two time, it burned my skin very badly skin is peeling off and now i m seeing some rashes too. pls suggest

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Dettol causes chemical burns. It may cause serious problems if not treated. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

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