Dettol Antiseptic Liquid is a safe and gentle antiseptic and can also be used as a household disinfectant. It is proven effective against germs; bacteria (E.coli, Salmonelia, E.hirae, Vibrio cholera, Candida albicans), fungi (Athlete's foot fungus, Ringworm fungus) and viruses (Influenza Type A2, Herpes simplex, HIV 1, Human Coron avirus, Avian flu Type H1NI and H5NI).