Phenol
Phenol Information

About 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.

Indications

Phenol is primarily indicated in conditions like Pain, Pruritus, Sclerosing agent, Sepsis.

Contraindication

Phenol is contraindicated in conditions like Occlusion.

Side 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.

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.

High Risk Groups

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.