Can we apply Dettol on wounds?

How do you clean a wound? Using Dettol Antiseptic Liquid to clean cuts or scratches can help protect the wound from infection. Make sure to dilute the Dettol first by mixing 20ml with 400ml of water. This diluted mixture can then be used to cleanse the wound.

Do all wounds cause tetanus?

Rust doesn’t cause tetanus, but stepping on a nail might if you’re not immunized. In fact, any damage to the skin, even burns and blisters, allows tetanus-causing bacteria to enter the body. Tetanus is not as common as it once was.

Can you tell if you have tetanus from the wound?

You should suspect tetanus if a cut or wound is followed by one or more of these symptoms: Stiffness of the neck, jaw, and other muscles, often accompanied by a sneering, grinning expression. Difficulty swallowing. Fever.

Can Dettol be used undiluted?

Dettol warns against using the product undiluted, and on its website states it should be used with ‘one capful to half pint of warm water’.

Is tetanus necessary for small cut?

You may need a tetanus jab if the injury has broken your skin and your tetanus vaccinations aren’t up-to-date. Tetanus is a serious but rare condition that can be fatal if untreated. The bacteria that can cause tetanus can enter your body through a wound or cut in your skin.

Does Dettol have side effects?

1. After ingestion, Dettol liquid (4.8\% chloroxylenol, pine oil, isopropyl, alcohol), a common household disinfectant, can cause central nervous system depression and corrosion of the oral mucosa, larynx and the gastrointestinal tract.

Does Dettol make skin lighter?

Dettol Even Tone Hygiene Soap, a winner in the 2015 Product of the Year soap category, removes 99.9\% of germs and is formulated to eliminate excess oil and dirt, helping to reduce the appearance of blemishes. Research shows that 9/10 women agree that Dettol Even Tone gives them healthy feeling even tone skin.