Phenol
- Atc Codes:C05BB05#D08AE03#N01BX03#R02AA19
- CAS Codes:108-95-2
- PHARMGKB ID:108-95-2
Table of contents
- Brand Names
- Drug Combinations
- Chemistry
- Pharmacologic Category
- Therapeutic Use
- Warnings and Precautions
- Toxicological Effects
- Genes that may be involved
- Dosage
Brand Names
Europe
Greece: Phenol Aqueus; UK: Oily Phenol.
North America
Canada: Antiseptic Salve.
Asia
Japan: Paoscle, Phenol, Phenolated Water.
Drug combinations
Phenol, Calamine, and Diphenhydramine
Phenol, Camphor, and Methyl Salicylate
Phenol, Cresol, Urea, and Sodium
Phenol, Boric Acid, Chloral Hydrate, and Sodium Fluoride
Phenol, Camphor, Eucalyptol, Guaiacol, and Pholcodine
Chemistry
Phenol: C~6~H~6~O. Mw: 94.11. CAS-108-95-2.
Pharmacologic Category
EENT Preparations; Local Anesthetics. Skin and Mucous Membrane Agents; Local Anti-infectives, Miscellaneous. Skin and Mucous Membrane Agents; Antipruritics and Local Anesthetics (ATC-Code: C05BB05; D08AE03; N01BX03; R02AA19).
Mechanism of action
Therapeutic use
Relief of sore throat pain, mouth, gum, and throat irritations. Antiseptic. Topical anesthetic.
Pregnancy and lactiation implications
Unlabeled use
Contraindications
Warnings and precautions
Not for use >7 days or if pain, redness, or irritation continues. In severe sore throat, not for use >2 days or if followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting. Oral gargles and sprays should not be swallowed. Topical antiseptic should not be used in eyes, or applied to large areas of the body, deep or puncture wounds, animal bites or burns (should not be used for >7 days).