Comparing Benzocaine / Menthol Topical vs Phenol Topical
Benzocaine / menthol topical | Phenol topical |
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Benzocaine / menthol topical | Phenol topical |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis, Sore Throat, Pruritus, Insect Bites. Benzocaine / menthol topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Sore Throat, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis. Phenol topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis
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More about Phenol topical | |||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Benzocaine / menthol topical has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 3 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Phenol topical has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 43 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 47% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
View all Phenol topical side effects |
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Drug Class | |||||||||
Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Dosage Forms | |||||||||
N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Cepacol Extra Strength Sore Throat, Cepacol Instamax, Cepacol Sensations Cooling, Cepacol Sore Throat, Cepacol Sore Throat with Pain Relief, Chloraseptic Max Sore Throat Lozenges, Chloraseptic Sore Throat Lozenges, Chloraseptic Warming Sore Throat Lozenges, Dermoplast Pain Relieving, Mucinex InstaSoothe Sore Throat + Pain Relief, Sting-Kill, VapoCOOL Sore Throat, Vicks Formula 44 Custom Care Sore Throat Lozenges, Vicks VapoCOOL Severe, Vicks VapoCOOL Sore Throat View more | Assure Sore Throat, Castellani Paint, Castellani Paint Colorless, Cepastat, Cepastat Extra Strength, Cheracol Sore Throat, Chloraseptic Sore Throat Spray, Mycinette Sore Throat Spray, Ora Relief Throat, P & S Liquid, Pain-A-Lay Gargle, Phenaseptic Cherry, Unguentine, Unguentine Original Formula View more | ||||||||
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category N
Not classified
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Category N
Not classified
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 55 drugs are known to interact with Benzocaine / menthol topical:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient Resources | |||||||||
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Professional Resources | |||||||||
N/A |
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Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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