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 carbolique
Carbolsäure
Benzenol
Phenic Acid
Phenyl alcohol
PHOH
Phenyl hydroxide
Karbolsäure
Hydroxybenzene
Phenol
Phenylic alcohol
Acide phénique
Monohydroxybenzene
Phenylic acid
Fenol
Carbolic acid
Oxybenzene
Brand Names
Leader Sore Throat
Sterile Diluent for Allergenic Extract
Healthy Accents Sore Throat
Smart Sense Sore Throat
Ambix First Aid
Campho-Phenique Antiseptic
ABC Sore Throat Menthol Flavor
Coghlan s Sting Relief
Anbesol Maximum Strength Liquid
NICE SORE THROAT Honey Lemon
Chloraseptic Sore Throat Citrus
Anbesol Gel
Blistex Dct
Campho-Phenique Cold Sore Treatment
Ulcerease
Absorbine Jr Pro Cream
Sting Eze
StingEze Max Insect Bite Relief
CAMPHO-PHENIQUE ANTISEPTIC Gel
Walgreens Sore Throat Cherry Flavor
Chapstick Medicated Lip Balm - Stk
Leader Camphor Phenol Gel
CVS Health Sore Throat Fast Relief Oral Anesthetic
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
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