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How Can One Be Effected By Inhaling Excess Of Dettol Fumes?

Hi, around 50 to 60 ml of undiluted dettol was spilt on my mattress. I have been exposed to it for roughly 12 hours.
I just saw the label that indicates dettol as a toxic substance. What are the effects of inhaling dettol fumes, does it cause any brain damage, and should I change my mattress?
Thu, 3 Sep 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No need to worry for this.
Dettol does not cause effervescence and hence no fumes.
You are only taking smell of dettol.
It is not harmful for the body.
Dettol is harmful if applied internally or on mucosa like in mouth, vagina, Penis, nose, ear etc.
No need to worry in your case.
But if you develop coughing, breathlessness, chest pain than consult doctor. Otherwise no need to worry.
And yes, you should change the mattress.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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How Can One Be Effected By Inhaling Excess Of Dettol Fumes?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. No need to worry for this. Dettol does not cause effervescence and hence no fumes. You are only taking smell of dettol. It is not harmful for the body. Dettol is harmful if applied internally or on mucosa like in mouth, vagina, Penis, nose, ear etc. No need to worry in your case. But if you develop coughing, breathlessness, chest pain than consult doctor. Otherwise no need to worry. And yes, you should change the mattress. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.