Phenol is an antiseptic and disinfectant. It is active against a wide range of micro-organisms including some fungi and viruses, but is only slowly effective against spores. Phenol has been used to disinfect skin and to relieve itching. Phenol is also used as an oral analgesic or anesthetic in products such as Chloraseptic to treat pharyngitis. Additionally, phenol and its related compounds are used in surgical ingrown toenail treatment, a process termed phenolization. Research indicates that parental exposure to phenol and its related compounds are positively associated with spontaneous abortion. During the second world war, phenol injections were used as a means of execution by the Nazis. Phenol is a toxic compound whose vapours are corrosive to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.
Synonyms
Acide phénique
Phenol
Oxybenzene
Phenyl hydroxide
Karbolsäure
Benzenol
Phenic Acid
Acide carbolique
Phenylic acid
Fenol
Monohydroxybenzene
Phenylic alcohol
PHOH
Carbolsäure
Carbolic acid
Hydroxybenzene
Phenyl alcohol
Brand Names
StingEze Max Insect Bite Relief
CAMPHO-PHENIQUE ANTISEPTIC Gel
Dermagesic
Castellani Paint 1.5%
Cepastat Cherry
Shopko Camphor Phenol Gel
MAKESENSE First Aid
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Sore Throat
Chloraseptic Sore Throat (Kids Grape) Grape
Freds Antiseptic Instant Pain Relief
Good Neighbor Sore Throat Cherry Flavor
CareOne Cold Sore Treatment
Vortex Moisturizer Oral
Walgreens Sore Throat Cherry Flavor
Poison Oak and Ivy
Sunmark Phenolated Calamine
Vida Mia Instant Antiseptic Pain Relief
Wild Horse 777 Oral
Chloraseptic Sore Throat Citrus
ABC Sore Throat Menthol Flavor
meijer Maximum Strength Sore Throat Fast Relief
Sore Throat Cherry
Fortinia ID
Ozonol Ont
Blistex Lip
Care One Sore Throat
Budpak First Aid
Sterile Diluent for Allergenic Extract
ZYCAZIN Antiseptic Liquid
Smart Sense Sore Throat
HEB Sore Throat Menthol Flavor
NICE SORE THROAT Cherry
Exchange Select Cold Sore Treatment
Bite Relief
Chloraseptic Warming Sore Throat
Sore Throat
Bite and Sting Relief Stick
Kank-A with Blistex Medicated Lip
StingEze Insect Bite Relief
CVS Health Maximum Strength Sore Throat Fast Relief
CVS Health Sore Throat Fast Relief Oral Anesthetic
Rugby Cherry Flavor
Indication
Phenol is primarily indicated for minor sore throat pain, sore mouth, minor mouth irritation, and pain associated with canker sores. Additionally, phenol is indicated in the treatment of focal spasticity.
Categories
Anesthetics
Anesthetics, Local
Anti-Infective Agents
Anti-Infective Agents, Local
Antiseptics and Disinfectants
Antivaricose Therapy
Benzene Derivatives
Cardiovascular Agents
Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting
Drug Info/Drug Targets: DrugBank 3.0: a comprehensive resource for 'omics' research on drugs. Knox C, Law V, Jewison
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