It is specially formulated to protect you from 100 illness causing germs. It gives 10 times better protection than any ordinary soap. Recommended by the Indian Medical Association, Dettol can help prevent diseases like cold and flu with proper hygiene. Dettol liquid hand wash protects against everyday germs including those that can cause: Skin infections, Respiratory infections (Influenza), Gastroenteritis (such as Salmonella and Escherichia Coli).