Phenol (Oromucosal)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 21, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Assure Sore Throat
• Cheracol Sore Throat
• Chloraseptic
• Isodettes Sore Throat
• Oralseptic
• Osco Sore Throat
• Painalay

Available Dosage Forms:

• Spray
• Suspension

Therapeutic Class: Analgesic

Uses for phenol

Phenol is used to relieve pain and irritation caused by sore throat, sore mouth, or canker sores.

Phenol is available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use and dose for your medical problem.

Before using phenol

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For phenol, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to phenol or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of phenol in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children below 3 years of age.

Geriatric

No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of phenol in geriatric patients.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other medical problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of phenol. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Infection in or around your mouth or
• Large sores in or around your mouth—The chance of side effects may be increased.

Proper use of phenol

Use phenol exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of phenol, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than directed. To do so may increase the chance of absorption into the body and the risk of side effects.

Phenol should be used only for problems being treated by your doctor or conditions listed in the package directions. Check with your doctor before using it for other problems, especially if you think that an infection may be present.

Be careful not to get any of phenol in your eyes because it can cause severe eye irritation. If any of the medicine does get in your eyes, wash it with water and check w...