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Mechanism of action

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Mechanism-of-action class: Unknown Cellular or Molecular Interaction.

Indications

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  • Uses for temporary relief of pain and itching associated with minor burns minor cuts insect bites minor skin irritations scrapes sunburn eczema poison ivy

Dosage & administration

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Directions For adults and children 2 years and older: Apply to affected area not more than 3-4 times daily. For children under 2 years of age: Consult a physician.

Warnings & precautions

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For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes Discontinue use and consult a physician if symptoms worsen persist for more than 7 days clear up the recur within a few days Do not apply over large areas of the body bandage Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

FAERS reports

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Reference statistics only. FAERS reports are voluntarily submitted and are not incidence rates, safety signals, or causal evidence. Counts reflect reporting volume — how often a reaction was reported, not how often it occurs. For decision-grade use, consult openFDA and the FAERS Public Dashboard directly.
1,898 total reports matchedLatest report Share = reports listing the reaction ÷ total matched reports. Rows can sum to >100% because a single report often lists multiple reactions.
  1. 1Fatigue1588.3%
  2. 2Nausea1497.9%
  3. 3Pain1256.6%
  4. 4Drug Ineffective1226.4%
  5. 5Diarrhoea1216.4%
  6. 6Dizziness1166.1%
  7. 7Headache1095.7%
  8. 8Dyspnoea1005.3%
  9. 9Arthralgia995.2%
  10. 10Vomiting945.0%
  11. 11Pain In Extremity804.2%
  12. 12Asthenia774.1%
  13. 13Pruritus754.0%
  14. 14Malaise713.7%
  15. 15Anxiety683.6%

Literature

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Recent PubMed references pinned to Phenol as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.

Clinical trials

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The 10 most recently updated of 5,141 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Phenol as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.

Frequently asked questions

How does Phenol work?
Mechanism-of-action class: Unknown Cellular or Molecular Interaction.
What is Phenol used for?
According to FDA labeling, Phenol carries indications including: Uses for temporary relief of pain and itching associated with minor burns minor cuts insect bites minor skin irritations scrapes sunburn eczema poison ivy. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
What class of drug is Phenol?
Phenol is classified as Antiseptics, Other local anesthetics, Phenol and derivatives, Sclerosing agents for local injection, Unknown Cellular or Molecular Interaction, Decreased Sensory-Somatic Nervous System Organized Electrical Activity.
What are the brand names for Phenol?
Phenol is marketed under brand names including Campho-Phenique, Castellani Paint, Cepastat, Chloraseptic Max Spray, Chloraseptic Spray, Mycinette Sore Throat Spray, Ora Relief, Ulcerease.
Note. Data for phenol 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.

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