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Phenol

Uses for temporary relief of pain and itching associated with minor burns minor cuts insect bites minor skin irritations scrapes sunburn eczema poison ivy

Drug Facts

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Drug facts

Used for
Uses for temporary relief of pain and itching associated with minor burns minor cuts insect bites minor skin irritations scrapes sunburn eczema poison ivy
How to take it
Adults and children 12 year of age and older:

What it is used for

For the temporarily relieves of occasional minor irritation, pain, sore mouth, and sore throat.

What it does

Oral pain reliever

How to take it

  • Adults and children 12 year of age and older:

Apply to affected area (one spray). Allow to remain in place for at least 15 seconds, then spit out.

Use every 2 hours or as directed by a doctor or dentist

  • Children 6 years to under 12 of age: Should be supervised in use of this product.
  • Children under 6 years: Consult a doctor or dentist

While you are taking it

do not exceed recommended dosage.

Side effects, and when to stop

  • sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days
  • irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens
  • swelling, rash or fever develops

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

ask a doctor before use.

Warnings

Sore throat warning: Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting may be serious. Consult a doctor promptly. Do not use more than 2 days or administer to children under 6 years of age unless directed by doctor.

Keeping it away from children

In case of overdose or accidental poisoning, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Active ingredient

Phenol 1.4%

Other information

  • Store at room temperature
  • Check expiration date before using.

Cite this page

NLM

sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Phenol; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/phenol

APA 7th

sofidex. (2026, August 2). Phenol. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/phenol

AMA 11th

Phenol. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/phenol

The cited date is today’s, because a citation records when you read the page. The reviewed date is when a clinician last checked it.