And experts do not give more benefits triclosan in killing bacteria, but can lead to drug resistance to environmental conditions. Even in December 2013, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states that products containing triclosan is no more effective than plain soap and water.
Some products soap and hand sanitizer is also no longer use triclosan in their products. However, there are still products toothpaste containing triclosan because it is claimed to prevent gum disease (ginggivitis).
Triclosan impact on human health is not yet known. However, animal studies show triclosan can disrupt endocrine hormones that have an impact on the delay of pregnancy.
"Disorders of the endocrine hormone receptor dependent means and disrupt hormonal function, including thyroid and reproductive hormones," said Joshua Klein U, obstetrics and gynecology doctor from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, USA.
Even so, triclosan used in studies in laboratory animals is several levels higher than those typically used by humans. These animals are also injected and fed triclosan, while humans absorb small amounts through the skin or during gargling.
"We're just exposed to these antibacterial substances in small amounts, especially if we gargle and spit it out," said Jessica Savage, researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health.
The FDA also said the unknown dangers of triclosan in humans and is considered safe, although not effectively get rid of germs.
"There are no data from animal studies, but there are no data in humans. Yet to be concluded," said Savage.
Although experts do not recommend banning triclosan in toothpaste, but the couples who are in the pregnancy program should reduce the exposure to these antibacterial substances.
Until now triclosan is still considered a threat to the environment, but not for human health.
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