Creosote
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Sourced from openFDA- For relief of irritation and bleeding of the gingiva. Application of this homeopathic remedy for the designated usage is exclusively based on homeopathic experience.
Dosage & administration
Sourced from openFDADosage Unless otherwise prescribed, adults take 15-20 drops, 3 times per day. As mouthrinse: adults take 15-20 drops, 3 times per day in 4 ounces of water. For pediatric dosages, consult your practitioner.
Warnings & precautions
Sourced from openFDAIf symptoms persist, contact a licensed practitioner. If you have known sensitivity to any of the ingredients, please consult your licensed practitioner before use. If you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a healthcare professional before use. Keep out of the reach of children.
FAERS reports
- 1Fatigue768.1%
- 2Nausea687.2%
- 3Pain677.1%
- 4Diarrhoea667.0%
- 5Headache616.5%
- 6Dizziness545.7%
- 7Arthralgia485.1%
- 8Urinary Tract Infection464.9%
- 9Drug Ineffective454.8%
- 10Asthenia414.4%
- 11Constipation404.2%
- 12Fall404.2%
- 13Off Label Use373.9%
- 14Blood Pressure Increased353.7%
- 15Pain In Extremity353.7%
Literature
Recent PubMed references pinned to Creosote as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
- [Examination of Analytical Method for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Creosote Products to Revise the Official Methods Based on "Act on the Control of Household Products Containing Harmful Substances"].Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan · 2025 · Nishi I, Yoshitomi T, Chiba M, et al.PMID 40603055DOI 10.1248/yakushi.25-00013
- Identifying an indicator compound for progress monitoring during in-situ thermal treatment of coal tar and creosote.Journal of contaminant hydrology · 2025 · Price LM, Nunez Garcia A, Mumford KG, et al.PMID 40112581DOI 10.1016/j.jconhyd.2025.104543
- Effects of simulated low-temperature thermal remediation on the microbial community of a tropical creosote contaminated soil.Brazilian journal of microbiology : [publication of the Brazilian Society for Microbiology] · 2024 · Penna DDPS, Merzel VM, de Freitas JG, et al.PMID 39412603DOI 10.1007/s42770-024-01541-5
- Development of a safer and improved analytical method for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in creosote products.Journal of chromatography. A · 2023 · Nishi I, Yoshitomi T, Nakano F, et al.PMID 37099903DOI 10.1016/j.chroma.2023.464007
- Magnetic signatures of a creosote oil contaminated site: case study in São Paulo, Brazil.Scientific reports · 2022 · de Moraes CS, Ustra AT, Barbosa AM, et al.PMID 36528719DOI 10.1038/s41598-022-23493-2
- Successes and limitations of quantitative diet metabarcoding in a small, herbivorous mammal.Molecular ecology resources · 2022 · Stapleton TE, Weinstein SB, Greenhalgh R, et al.PMID 35579046DOI 10.1111/1755-0998.13643
- The Inhibitory Effect of Wood Creosote on the Movement of Anisakis Larvae: An Implication for the Treatment of Acute Anisakiasis.Pharmacology · 2021 · Ogata N, Tagishi HPMID 34537769DOI 10.1159/000518961
- Biodegradation of creosote-treated wood by two novel constructed microbial consortia for the enhancement of methane production.Bioresource technology · 2021 · Ali SS, Mustafa AM, Kornaros M, et al.PMID 33360721DOI 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.124544
Clinical trials
The 1 most recently updated of 1 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Creosote as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.
- Research of the Application of Triple Antibiotic Paste in Primary Teeth With Pericpical PeriodontitisUnknown · Interventional · 100 enrolled · Lin JiachengNCT02196740updated 2014-07-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Creosote used for?
- According to FDA labeling, Creosote carries indications including: For relief of irritation and bleeding of the gingiva. Application of this homeopathic remedy for the designated usage is exclusively based on homeopathic experience.. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
- What class of drug is Creosote?
- Creosote is classified as Expectorants.
creosote is illustrative MVP content compiled from public sources. pharmacopeia is for educational and informational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.