Pharmacologic Substance
phenol Audio
phe·nol [ fee-nawl, -nol ]
Brand Names:
Campho-Phenique; Castellani Paint; Cepastat; Chloraseptic Max Spray; Chloraseptic Spray; Mycinette Sore Throat Spray; Off! Explore; Ora Relief; Pain-A-Lay Gargle; StingEze w/ Camphor; Ulcerease; Unguentine; Unguentine Maximum Strength
Effect:
Decreased Sensory-Somatic Nervous System Organized Electrical Activity
May Treat:
Pain
More Information:
ChemID; DrugBank; DailyMed; PDR
Definitions related to phenol:
  • A very poisonous chemical substance made from tar and also found in some plants and essential oils (scented liquid taken from plants). Phenol is used to make plastics, nylon, epoxy, medicines, and to kill germs.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • An antiseptic and disinfectant aromatic alcohol.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • Hydroxybenzene; Carbolic Acid. Used as a germicidal agent and as an intermediate in chemical synthesis. Highly toxic; corrosive to the skin.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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