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Phenol

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Definition: An antiseptic and disinfectant. It is active against a wide range of micro-organisms including some fungi and viruses, but is only slowly effective against spores. It has been used to disinfect skin and to relieve itching. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p801)     
Pharmacological Action Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Disinfectants; Sclerosing Solutions 		Other names Sodium Salt Phenol; Acid, Carbolic; Phenol, Sodium Salt; Hydroxybenzene; Carbolic Acid
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
carbol oil  0   *Sesame Oil *Phenol.
Otocerum  0   *Benzocaine *Castor Oil *Turpentine *Phenol. Contact Dermatitis. 2010 May;62(5):318-9
Proliferol  0   *Glucose *Glycerol *Lidocaine *Phenol Drug Combinations. Int J Toxicol. 2009 May-Jun;28(3):219-29
5-octylphenol  0   *Alkanes *Phenol. Nutr Cancer 1998;30(3):232-9
2,4-dimethoxy-6-heptadecylphenol  0   *Alkanes *Phenol. J Antibiot (Tokyo) 1998 May;51(5):508-11

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