Phenol
Active ingredient · 4 therapeutic classes
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- Drug class
- Sclerosing Agents For Local Injection
- Availability
- Over-the-counter
- Routes
- Topical, Oral
- Markets covered
- 2
- Products on record
- 8
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 68
Overview
Phenol is an active pharmaceutical ingredient in the Sclerosing Agents For Local Injection group (C05BB). The information below is compiled per regulator from the product labels on record, with direct links to the original documents.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB United Kingdom | MHRA | 5 | May 15, 2026 |
| US United States | FDA | 3 | December 2, 2024 |
GBUnited Kingdom· MHRA
5 products
Uses
As an adjunct to the management of superficial skin infections, including boils.
How to take
USUnited States· FDA
3 products
Uses
Uses for temporary relief of pain and itching associated with cold sores and fever blisters first aid to help prevent infection
How to take
Sources & citations
- [1]MHRA (UK) · PL034360002 · revised February 21, 2025
- [2]FDA DailyMed · 106c0bb2-f2e2-42… · revised December 2, 2024 [PDF]
- [3]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
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