Cresol

Overview

Cresol is a hydroxytoluene that can be extracted naturally from coal tar or made synthetically. Pure cresol is a mixture of ortho-, meta-, and para- isomers. Cresols are precursors or synthetic intermediates to various other compounds and materials, including plastics, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, disinfectants, and dyes. Ingestion of cresol induces toxicity in humans and can lead to burning of the mouth and throat, abdominal pain, and/or vomiting. At concentrations normally found in the environment however, cresols do not pose any significant risk for the general population.

Background

Indication

The primary medical indications for cresols in general include being used as bactericides, pesticides, and disinfectants . Certain isomers of cresol, like m-cresol, may be used as inactive ingredients for the purpose of serving as a preservative in some pharmaceuticals .

Associated Conditions

No associated conditions information available.

Product Name	Manufacturer	Route	Strength	Approved	NDC Code
Formo Cresol	DSHealthcare	DENTAL	485 mg in 1 g	2010/02/04	0699-0412
Formo Cresol	DSHealthcare	DENTAL	485 mg in 1 g	2010/02/04	0699-0001

Product Name

Manufacturer

Route

Strength

Approved

NDC Code

Formo Cresol

DSHealthcare

DENTAL

485 mg in 1 g

2010/02/04

0699-0412

Formo Cresol

DSHealthcare

DENTAL

485 mg in 1 g

2010/02/04

0699-0001

Product Name	Approval No.	Manufacturer	Dosage Form	Trade Name	Strength	Type	Status	Date	Import
Saponated Cresol Solution	国药准字H43021032	湖南尔康制药股份有限公司	溶液剂	N/A	50%	Chemical Drug	Approved	2020/02/13	Domestic
Saponated Cresol Solution	国药准字H36022043	南昌华鑫医药化工有限公司	N/A	N/A	50%	Chemical Drug	Approved	2010/06/17	Domestic
Saponated Cresol Solution	国药准字H43020345	湖南亚大制药有限公司	溶液剂	N/A	50%	Chemical Drug	Approved	2002/07/10	Domestic
Saponated Cresol Solution	国药准字H23021832	乐泰药业有限公司	溶液剂	N/A	50%	Chemical Drug	Approved	2020/10/26	Domestic
Saponated Cresol Solution	国药准字H65020252	乌鲁木齐碘伏消毒液有限责任公司	N/A	N/A	50%	Chemical Drug	Approved	2003/01/29	Domestic
Saponated Cresol Solution	国药准字H13022557	北京京丰制药（河北）有限公司	溶液剂	N/A	50%	Chemical Drug	Approved	2020/08/17	Domestic
Saponated Cresol Solution	国药准字H36021374	江西希尔康泰制药有限公司	外用溶液剂	N/A	50%	Chemical Drug	Approved	2022/06/09	Domestic
Saponated Cresol Solution	国药准字H14022607	长治市三宝生化药业有限公司	N/A	N/A	50%	Chemical Drug	Approved	2010/10/09	Domestic
Saponated Cresol Solution	国药准字H36021352	江西德成制药有限公司	溶液剂	N/A	50%	Chemical Drug	Approved	2021/05/21	Domestic
Saponated Cresol Solution	国药准字H13022173	河北武罗药业有限公司	溶液剂	N/A	50%	Chemical Drug	Approved	2020/04/21	Domestic

Product Name

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Trade Name

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Type

Status

Date

Import

Saponated Cresol Solution

国药准字H43021032