Phenol topical Alternatives Compared
| Phenol topical | Cepacol Sore Throat (benzocaine / menthol) | Chloraseptic Sore Throat Spray (phenol) |
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| Phenol topical | Cepacol Sore Throat (benzocaine / menthol) | Chloraseptic Sore Throat Spray (phenol) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Sore Throat, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis. Phenol topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis, Sore Throat. Cepacol Sore Throat may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Sore Throat, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis. Chloraseptic Sore Throat Spray may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis
Sore Throat (Pharyngitis)
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| More about Phenol topical | More about Cepacol Sore Throat | More about Chloraseptic Sore Throat Spray (phenol) | ||||||||||||||||
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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. |
Cepacol Sore Throat has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Chloraseptic Sore Throat Spray has an average rating of 4.1 out of 10 from a total of 32 ratings on Drugs.com. 28% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 63% 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
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| 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 | Other benzocaine / menthol brands include: Cepacol Extra Strength Sore Throat, Cepacol Instamax, Cepacol Sensations Cooling, 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 | Other phenol brands include: Assure Sore Throat, Castellani Paint, Castellani Paint Colorless, Cepastat, Cepastat Extra Strength, Cheracol Sore Throat, 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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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Category N
Not classified
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Not classified
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Not classified
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 55 drugs are known to interact with Cepacol Sore Throat:
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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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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. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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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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