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Can Dettol Be Used As An Alternative To Betadiene For Dressing Of Minor Wounds?
Hi, I have a minor cut in my head so doctors suggeated me for dressing.. I am confused that should i use dettor or betadine for dressing.. Post this doctor has given me a tibe which i need to apply. Major concern in i have dettol with me but not betadine. Thanks
Tue, 16 Jul 2019
Hi,
The composition of Dettol is chloroxylenol and betadine is different. Dettol can be used as antiseptic to clean wounds. If the wound is small just put a bandaid once you apply Dettol and dry it. If the wound larger than what a bandaid can cover then clean with Dettol and put betadine ointment and gauze and put a bandage.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Riyanka Chail, General & Family Physician
The composition of Dettol is chloroxylenol and betadine is different. Dettol can be used as antiseptic to clean wounds. If the wound is small just put a bandaid once you apply Dettol and dry it. If the wound larger than what a bandaid can cover then clean with Dettol and put betadine ointment and gauze and put a bandage.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Riyanka Chail, General & Family Physician
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