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  5. Im 37 weeks and 2 days pregnant and a few hours ago, I used a small cap full of undiluted Dettol antiseptic liquid on my hands and then washed them with body soap and water about 5 times to remove the smell. Im really worried is using undiluted Dettol on my hands harmful to my baby? Even after washing it off, could there still be any chemicals left on my hands that I might ingest and could affect my baby?

Im 37 weeks and 2 days pregnant and a few hours ago, I used a small cap full of undiluted Dettol antiseptic liquid on my hands and then washed them with body soap and water about 5 times to remove the smell. Im really worried is using undiluted Dettol on my hands harmful to my baby? Even after washing it off, could there still be any chemicals left on my hands that I might ingest and could affect my baby?

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Im 37 weeks and 2 days pregnant and a few hours ago, I used a small cap full of undiluted Dettol antiseptic liquid on my hands and then washed them with body soap and water about 5 times to remove the smell. Im really worried is using undiluted Dettol on my hands harmful to my baby? Even after washing it off, could there still be any chemicals left on my hands that I might ingest and could affect my baby?

Using undiluted Dettol antiseptic liquid on your hands during pregnancy can be harmful as it contains strong chemicals that may be absorbed through the skin. Even after washing your hands multiple times with soap and water, there may still be residual chemicals left on your skin. To be on the safe side, it is important to avoid using undiluted Dettol during pregnancy. If you have any concerns about potential exposure to harmful chemicals, you can consult with your healthcare provider for further advice.

Last updated on 18 Dec 2024

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