Phenol

Phenol is used as a caustic, disinfectant, fungicide and topical anesthetic. italso commonly employed as an anti-pruritic and also as a preservative for injections.


Adult Dose
Dose: 0.5 to 1 %
Single Dose: 0.75 (0.75)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: Topical
Instructions: As Required
Neonatal
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Paedriatic
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Characteristics
Phenol also known as Carbolic acid, Carbolic acid, Carbolic acid, Carbolic acid. . It is of Natural origin and belongs to Phenol. It belongs to Dermatological-Caustic pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Dermatological Products pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Phenol is 94.10. It is weakly acidic drug, 2.80% solution of the drug is isotonic and Its pKa is 10.0.
Contraindications
Phenol is contraindicated in conditions like Occlusion.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Phenol, which give rise to further complications include Poisoning.Phenol produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Coma, Cyanosis, Abdominal pain, Dizziness, Hemoglobinuria, Methemoglobinemia. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Phenol therapy.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Phenol include Vomiting, Pulmonary edema, Shock, Respiratory failure, Local pain.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Phenol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Collapse, Exogenous ochronosis, Darkening of corners, Darkening of facial skin.
Indications
Phenol is primarily indicated in conditions like Pain, Pruritus, Sclerosing agent, Sepsis.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Phenol was found.
Interfrence
'Ferric Chloride test for ketones or salicylates in urine Measurement of Sulphonamides in serum Tri-OH-indole method of estimating plasma adrenaline and noradrenaline Benedict''s Test for Glycosuria Test for ionized calcium in serum'
Risks
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Liq Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Warnings
Phenol should be used with caution in patients with medical history, including any allergy (especially drug allergies). Do not use this product on normal gums, skin or other tissues. Avoid contact with eyes. It should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
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