Dettol Soap Cool 5 X 100g

DETTOL SOAP COOL 5 X 100G by RECKITT

Dettol Cool Soap is an antibacterial soap designed for daily personal hygiene, offering germ protection and a refreshing cleansing experience. It is manufactured by Reckitt Benckiser.

• Name:

  • Brand Name: Dettol Cool Soap, Dettol Icy Cool Soap
  • Common Name: Antibacterial Bar Soap

• Composition: The primary active ingredients for its antiseptic properties often include agents like Chloroxylenol, and for the cooling effect, Menthol.

  • Key Ingredients: Sodium Palmate, Menthol, Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil (Lemongrass Oil).
  • Other Ingredients: Aqua, Glycerin, Talc, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Parfum (fragrance), Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tetrasodium Etidronate, and various colorants and excipients. Some variants may also contain camphor and eucalyptol.

• Uses: Dettol Cool Soap is primarily used for maintaining daily personal hygiene and provides protection against a wide range of illness-causing germs and bacteria.

  • Germ Protection: Helps to reduce harmful bacteria and germs on the skin, offering 10 times better protection compared to ordinary soaps.
  • Refreshing & Cooling: Contains menthol to provide a crisp, refreshing, and cooling sensation on the skin, ideal for hot and humid climates.
  • Skin Hydration: Enriched with moisturizing ingredients like glycerin to help retain natural moisture, reducing dryness and flakiness, and leaving the skin feeling soft and healthy.
  • Body Odour Protection: Fights against odour-causing germs, providing assured odour protection.

• Dosage and Administration: Dettol Cool Soap is intended for external use as a daily cleansing soap for the hands and body.

  • For handwashing: Wet hands with water, rub the soap to create a lather, rub hands together covering all surfaces, then rinse thoroughly with clean water.
  • For bathing/showering: Wet the skin, apply the soap to create a lather, gently massage over the skin, and rinse thoroughly with clean water. Use daily for best results.

• Side Effects: While generally safe for daily use, some individuals may experience side effects.

  • Common Side Effects: Dryness, irritation, redness, or itching, especially in individuals with sensitive skin or if used excessively.
  • Allergic Reactions: Contains fragrance compounds and natural oils that may cause irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
  • Contact Dermatitis: Topical application of undiluted chloroxylenol (an active ingredient in some Dettol products) can lead to skin burning and contact dermatitis.

• Precautions:

  • External Use Only: Do not ingest the soap. If accidentally swallowed, seek medical attention promptly.
  • Avoid Eye Contact: Avoid direct contact with eyes. In case of contact, rinse immediately and thoroughly with water to reduce irritation. If persistent irritation occurs, seek medical attention.
  • Skin Irritation: Discontinue use if any skin irritation, redness, or discomfort occurs and consult a healthcare professional.
  • Sensitive Skin: While dermatologically tested and suitable for most skin types, individuals with highly sensitive skin should perform a patch test before regular use. Dermatologists often suggest avoiding harsh soaps like Dettol for sensitive skin, eczema, or facial use due to their potential to strip natural oils and cause dryness or irritation.
  • Children: Keep out of reach of children unless under adult supervision. Safe for children, but parental supervision is recommended to avoid accidental ingestion. Not recommended for children under 3 years.

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.