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
Phenyl hydroxide
Acide carbolique
Fenol
Phenol
Phenylic acid
Carbolic acid
Phenylic alcohol
Phenyl alcohol
PHOH
Acide phénique
Carbolsäure
Phenic Acid
Oxybenzene
Hydroxybenzene
Monohydroxybenzene
Benzenol
Karbolsäure
Brand Names
Sunmark sore throat
Blistex Lip Medex
Blistex con Medicacion Crema Labial
ABSORBINE jr.
Castellani Paint 1.5%
PUBLIX Sore Throat Menthol Flavor
Campho-Phenique Antiseptic
Chloraseptic Sore Throat Menthol
Phen-oris - Ont Top
Glycerinated Phenol Saline
Maximum Strength Cold Sore Treatment
NICE SORE THROAT Cherry
Leader Sore Throat
Aseptil Rojo
Sore Throat Relief Cherry
Chloraseptic Sore Throat
Phenoris Ont
BiteMD External Analgesic First Aid Antiseptic
Mecca Ointment
Banana Boat Medicated Lip Balm
Shopko Camphor Phenol Gel
CVS Health Sore Throat Fast Relief Oral Anesthetic
Smart Sense Sore Throat
Carmex Lip Ointment
Kank-A with Blistex Medicated Lip
Good Neighbor Sore Throat Cherry Flavor
Signature Care Maximum Strength Cold Sore Treatment
Blistex Complete Care (Blistex Lip Medex, Blistex Medicated Lip, Blistex Five Star Lip Protection Broad Spectrum, and Blistex Complete Moisture)
ZYCAZIN Antiseptic Liquid
Diluent Sterile
Anbesol Gel
Bite and Sting Relief Stick
Chloraseptic Sore Throat Max
Cepastat Extra Strength
Topcare Cold Sore Treatment
TopCare 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
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