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
Monohydroxybenzene
Carbolic acid
Benzenol
Phenic Acid
Phenyl hydroxide
Acide carbolique
Acide phénique
Phenol
PHOH
Oxybenzene
Phenylic acid
Carbolsäure
Karbolsäure
Phenyl alcohol
Fenol
Hydroxybenzene
Phenylic alcohol
Brand Names
Vida Mia Instant Antiseptic Pain Relief
Liver supplement
Sore Throat Relief
Poison Oak and Ivy
CVS Health Sore Throat Fast Relief Oral Anesthetic
Campho-Phenique Antiseptic
Mecca Ointment
Campho-Phenique Cold Sore Treatment
Rx Act Sore Throat
StingEze Insect Bite Relief
ZYCAZIN Antiseptic Liquid
ABSORBINE jr.
OFF Bite and Itch Relief First Aid Antiseptic
Poison Oak
Topcare Sore Throat Menthol Flavor
Anbesol Maximum Strength Liquid
Labisan
Lip Conditioner Lip Balm
MAKESENSE First Aid
Medicated Blistex Dct Lip Balm
Sterile Diluent for Allergenic Extract
TopCare Cherry Flavor
Walgreens Sore Throat Cherry Flavor
HEB Sore Throat Cherry Flavor
Castellani Paint 1.5%
Good Neighbor Sore Throat Cherry Flavor
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Sore Throat
Vicks Formula 44 Sore Throat
Exchange Select Cold Sore Treatment
Absorbine Jr Pro No Mess Roll-on Plus
ABC Sore Throat Menthol Flavor
Sting Kure - Liq
Yat Tip Xiao
Sore Throat Relief Menthol
Leader Sore Throat
PUBLIX Sore Throat Menthol Flavor
Calamine Phenolated Topical Suspension
Balzarol Ont
Freds Antiseptic Instant Pain Relief
Ulcerease
Bite and Sting Relief Stick
PUBLIX Sore Throat Fast Relief Oral Anesthetic
Maximum Strength Cold Sore Treatment
Dermaphy Ont
Anbesol Gel
Chloraseptic Sore Throat Max
Blistex Dct
Pain A Lay
NICE SORE THROAT Honey Lemon
Phenol Saline Inj
Vortex Moisturizer Oral
Chloraseptic Sore Throat Citrus
Blistex Lip Medex
Smart Sense Sore Throat
BiteMD External Analgesic First Aid Antiseptic
Chloraseptic Sore Throat
HEB Sore Throat Menthol Flavor
Natur 911
Topcare Cold Sore Treatment
Medicated Lipbalm
Blistex Complete Care (Blistex Lip Medex, Blistex Medicated Lip, Blistex Five Star Lip Protection Broad Spectrum, and Blistex Complete Moisture)
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
T, Liu P, Ly S, Frolkis A, Pon A, Banco K, Mak C, Neveu V, Djoumbou Y, Eisner R, Guo AC, Wishart DS.
Nucleic Acids Res. 2011 Jan; 39 (Database issue):D1035-41. | PMID:21059682
