Chloroxylenol

Chloroxylenol is an antiseptic and disinfectant.

Contents

• Uses
• Benefits
• Cautions
• Interactions
• Other names
• References

Uses

• Used for skin disinfection and cleaning surgical instruments. It is also used within a number of household disinfectants and wound cleaner. It is less effective than some other available agents.

Benefits

• Chloroxylenol is the antibacterial in dettol that acts to kill germs and reduce inflammation.

Cautions

• Chloroxylenol could cause mild skin irritation in some individuals, or cause an allergic reaction in others. An allergic reaction is a medical emergency. Seek immediate medical attention if any of these signs occur while using dettol: a rash or hives with swelling of the face, mouth, throat or tongue.

Interactions

• Not known.

Other names

• para-chloro-meta-xylenol (PCMX)

References

Source: Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chloroxylenol

LiveStrong, https://www.livestrong.com/article/166094-dettol-antiseptic-ingredients/