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Phenol

Generic Name
Phenol
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C6H6O
CAS Number
108-95-2
Unique Ingredient Identifier
339NCG44TV

Overview

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.

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.

Associated Conditions

  • Atopic Dermatitis
  • Dermatitis
  • Irritation lips
  • Pruritis of the skin
  • Psoriasis
  • Ringworm
  • Sore Throat
  • Throat irritation
  • Moderate, stable Psoriasis

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2025/06/17
Not Applicable
Recruiting
Sehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital
2025/06/15
Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
2024/02/20
Not Applicable
Recruiting
Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital
2023/08/21
Phase 4
Not yet recruiting
2021/08/04
Phase 4
UNKNOWN
Kessler Foundation
2021/03/12
Early Phase 1
Active, not recruiting
Our Lady of the Lake Hospital
2020/12/23
Phase 4
Completed
Gulhane Training and Research Hospital
2020/09/23
Phase 4
Completed
Umraniye Education and Research Hospital
2019/06/04
Phase 4
Withdrawn
2018/07/26
Not Applicable
UNKNOWN
Federal University of São Paulo

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Peaceful Mountain, Inc.
43846-0017
TOPICAL
30 [hp_X] in 1 g
5/21/2025
Antigen Laboratories, Inc.
49288-9932
INTRADERMAL, SUBCUTANEOUS
0.004 mL in 1 mL
12/8/2009
Deseret Biologicals, Inc.
43742-2108
ORAL
12 [hp_X] in 1 mL
5/27/2025
Antigen Laboratories, Inc.
49288-9936
INTRADERMAL, SUBCUTANEOUS
0.004 mL in 1 mL
12/8/2009
Antigen Laboratories, Inc.
49288-9933
INTRADERMAL, SUBCUTANEOUS
0.004 mL in 1 mL
12/8/2009
Deseret Biologicals, Inc.
43742-1312
ORAL
12 [hp_X] in 1 mL
5/27/2025
Dr. Donna Restivo DC
62185-0062
ORAL
12 [hp_X] in 1 mL
5/23/2025
Antigen Laboratories, Inc.
49288-9934
INTRADERMAL, SUBCUTANEOUS
0.004 mL in 1 mL
12/8/2009
CHAIN DRUG MARKETING ASSOCIATION
83324-275
ORAL
1.4 g in 100 mL
6/10/2025

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
EGOPSORYL TA GEL
SIN05339P
OINTMENT
0.500% w/w
1/12/1991
HAEMOROL™, OILY PHENOL INJECTION 250MG/5ML
SIN02735P
INJECTION
250mg / 5ml
5/6/1989
CASTELLANI'S PAINT (STAINLESS)
SIN03372P
LIQUID
4% w/w
6/15/1989

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

TGA Drug Approvals

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
PT POWDER PT LIQUID 1 PT LIQUID 2
coralite dental products
00070262
Powder For Solution ,  Liquid - Dental
9.5 %
1/19/1993
DERMAPHY ONT
produits phyto inc.
00420212
Ointment - Topical
.25 %
12/31/1977
OZONOL ONT
sterling winthrop inc.
01905325
Ointment - Topical
.18 %
12/31/1992
MEDICATED LIPBALM
norwood packaging ltd
02286866
Stick - Topical
0.50 %
N/A
CARMEX LIP OINTMENT
carma laboratories inc
02280779
Ointment - Topical
0.44 %
1/5/2007
CARMEX LIP BALM
carma laboratories inc
02280760
Ointment - Topical
0.44 %
1/5/2007
STING-EZE-LIQ
wisconsin pharmacal co. llc
02135965
Liquid - Topical
1.5 %
12/31/1995
DILUENT STERILE
omega laboratories limited
00316288
Liquid - Subcutaneous
5 MG / ML
12/31/1982
WATKINS PETRO CARBO SALVE
watkins incorporated
00365823
Ointment - Topical
495 MG / 28.3 G
12/31/1949
BOIL EASE DRAWING SALVE ONT
commerce pharmaceutics inc.
00403504
Ointment - Topical
.42 %
12/31/1981

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Prescription Type
Status
OTOCERUM GOTAS OTICAS EN SOLUCION
Laboratorio Reig Jofre, S.A.
32103
GOTAS ÓTICAS EN SOLUCIÓN
Sin Receta
Commercialized
OTOGEN CALMANTE
Laboratorios Ern S.A.
46544
GOTAS ÓTICAS EN SOLUCIÓN
Sin Receta
Commercialized

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

Medicine Name
MA Holder
MA Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Active Ingredient
Authorization Date
No UK EMC drug information found for this drug.

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