Mimisa,
Dettol kwangu imekuwa a household general antiseptic/antifungal tangu nilipokuwa mtoto. Mara nyingi tulitia kijiko kimoja kwenye ndoo ya maji ya kuogea au vijiko 3 kwenye bathtub. Hii ilikuwa kusaidia kuzuia skin diseases in lieu of medicated soaps.
Kwa sababu dettol ni anti-bacterial na anti-fungual wakina mama huitumia kwa ku-douche (vaginal irrigation) au kuchamba. Make sure you irrigate uke wote na sio nnje tu. Wanasema inasaidia kukabiliana na feminine odors na pia inaleta temporary relief ya yeast infection (naomba kama kuna mwenye personal testimony au pingamizi atuletee)
Hapa chini naweka maelezo ya Wikipedia ya active ingredient (Chloroxylenol) iliyomo kwenye dettol:
Chloroxylenol (
4-chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol) is an antimicrobial
chemical compound used to control
bacteria,
algae, and
fungi in adhesives, emulsions, paints, and wash tanks.[SUP]
[2][/SUP] It is also commonly used in
antibacterial soaps and household antiseptics such as
Dettol liquid and cream, and ointments, such as the now discontinued Medicated
Vaseline.[SUP]
[3][/SUP] Studies have shown a low anti microbial activity which is enhanced by additives. Its
antibacterial action is due to disruption of
cell membrane potentials.[SUP]
[4][/SUP]
Chloroxylenol is not significantly
toxic to
humans and other
mammals, is practically non-toxic to birds, moderately toxic to freshwater invertebrates and highly toxic to
fish.[SUP]
[2][/SUP] It is a mild
skin irritant and may trigger
allergic reactions in some individuals. Cross sensitivity with
chlorocresol is common.[SUP]
[3][/SUP]