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Milton Sterilising Tablets - 28 Tablets
Milton Sterilising Tablets let you cold-water sterilise baby bottles, teats and soothers without heat, with 28 tablets per pack, sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).
Key facts
| Format | Tablets to dissolve in cold water |
|---|---|
| Pack | 28 tablets |
| Active substance | Troclosene sodium (sodium dichloroisocyanurate) |
| Dilution | 1 tablet in 5 litres of cold water |
| Sterilising time | 15 minutes |
| Solution lasts | 24 hours |
Who it is for
- Parents sterilising bottles, teats, soothers and weaning spoons.
- Breastfeeding mums cleaning breast-pump parts and milk storage containers.
- Families travelling or staying away from home without a steam steriliser.
Not suitable for: Not to be swallowed or used on skin; it is for sterilising baby feeding equipment and similar items only.
How to use
- Wash and rinse the items to be sterilised.
- Add 1 tablet to 5 litres of clean cold water in a steriliser or suitable container and let it dissolve.
- Submerge the items completely and leave them for at least 15 minutes.
- Items can stay in the solution until needed and do not need rinsing before use.
- Make up a fresh solution every 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions
How many tablets do I need?
One tablet makes 5 litres of sterilising solution.
How long does sterilising take?
Items are sterilised after 15 minutes in the solution.
Do I need to rinse items afterwards?
No. Items can go straight from the solution to use.
How long does one pack last?
If you make one fresh solution a day, 28 tablets last about four weeks.
Is this the same as Milton Mini tablets?
No. These are the standard tablets for 5 litres of water; Milton Mini tablets are a separate, smaller product.
Safety and storage
- Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
- Do not swallow the tablets or the solution.
- Use biocides safely. Always read the label and product information before use.
- Store in a cool, dry place with the pack closed.
This is a sterilising product, not a medicine. Follow the instructions on the pack.
