Transaction in Own Shares

For immediate release

                          Purchase of own securities                           

On 28 November 2005, Reckitt Benckiser plc acquired from CSFB Europe Ltd,
175,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation at an average price of 1799.96
pence per ordinary share.

Contacts:

Liz Richardson Reckitt Benckiser plc 01753 446363

Paul Moyse CSFB Europe Ltd 020 7883 3803