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Reckitt Benckiser Ireland Limited

Reckitt Benckiser Ireland Limited
7 Riverwalk, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24, Ireland
Telephone: +353 1 468 9200
Fax: +353 1 468 9299


Summary of Product Characteristics last updated on medicines.ie: 19/10/2009
SPC Dettol Antiseptic Disinfectant 4.8 % w/v Concentrate for Cutaneous Solution

Table of Contents

  • 1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
  • 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
  • 3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
  • 4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS
  • 4.1 Therapeutic indications
  • 4.2 Posology and method of administration
  • 4.3 Contraindications
  • 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
  • 4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
  • 4.6 Pregnancy and lactation
  • 4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines
  • 4.8 Undesirable effects
  • 4.9 Overdose
  • 5. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
  • 5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
  • 5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties
  • 5.3 Preclinical safety data
  • 6. PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS
  • 6.1 List of excipients
  • 6.2 Incompatibilities
  • 6.3 Shelf life
  • 6.4 Special precautions for storage
  • 6.5 Nature and contents of container
  • 6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling
  • 7. MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER
  • 8. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)
  • 9. DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION
  • 10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT


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1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT

Dettol Liquid Antiseptic Disinfectant 4.8% w/v concentrate for cutaneous solution


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2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION

Active substance

Chloroxylenol 4.8% w/v

Excipients: Castor Oil Soap 14.0 – 15.2% v/v

For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1


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3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM

Concentrate for cutaneous solution.

An amber coloured liquid with an odour of pine oil.


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4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS

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4.1 Therapeutic indications

As an antiseptic for prophylaxis of topical infection in intact and abraded skin and for skin preparation prior to surgical or diagnostic procedures.


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4.2 Posology and method of administration

Apply topically to relevant areas as required. Do not use undiluted.


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4.3 Contraindications

Use in persons hypersensitive to the active ingredient or any of the excipients.


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4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use

If the condition persists or is aggravated, discontinue use and consult the doctor.

For external use only. Do not use undiluted.

If swallowed, wash out mouth and drink plenty of water or milk. If contact is made with eyes, wash thoroughly with cold water. In both cases consult your doctor.

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.


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4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

Not applicable.


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4.6 Pregnancy and lactation

Not applicable.


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4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines

Not applicable.


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4.8 Undesirable effects

Contains castor Oil, may cause skin reactions.

May cause skin discolouration, application site irritation, burns, rash, pruritus, erythema or contact dermatitis.

Oral ingestion may result in pharyngeal erosion, laryngeal oedema, stomatitis, bradycardia and CNS depression.


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4.9 Overdose

In the case of accidental ingestion wash out mouth and drink plenty of water or milk and contact your doctor.


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5. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

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5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties

ATC Code: D08AE05, Phenol and derivatives

Chloroxylenol is a substituted phenol which has been widely used for many years as an ingredient of antiseptic/disinfectant products intended for external use. It is known to be bactericidal in low concentration to a wide range of Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria.


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5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties

Chloroxylenol is well-absorbed when applied to the skin. It is extensively metabolised in the body, probably by the liver, and rapidly excreted, mainly in the urine, as sulphate and glucuronide conjugates. Chloroxylenol has a low systemic toxicity, even at dosage levels many times higher than those likely to be absorbed during normal usage of Dettol Liquid.


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5.3 Preclinical safety data

No preclinical findings of relevance have been reported.


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6. PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS

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6.1 List of excipients

Pine oil,

Isopropyl alcohol,

Castor oil soap

Caramel

Water.


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6.2 Incompatibilities

Not applicable.


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6.3 Shelf life

Three years.


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6.4 Special precautions for storage

No special precautions requirements.


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6.5 Nature and contents of container

Polypropylene and polyvinylchloride bottles with polypropylene screw cap with PVdC wad.

Glass bottles with hard plastic screw cap.

Pack sizes: 125 ml, 250 ml, 275 ml, 500 ml, 550 ml, 750 ml, 4 l.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.


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6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling

For external use only.


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7. MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER

Reckitt Benckiser Ireland Limited

7 Riverwalk

Citywest Business Campus

Dublin 24

Ireland


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8. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)

PA 979/4/2.


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9. DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION

Date of first authorisation: 1st April, 1993

Date of last renewal: 1st April 2003


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10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT

August 2009.



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