Phenol topical Alternatives Compared
| Phenol topical | Cepacol Sore Throat | Chloraseptic Sore Throat Spray |
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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 Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis, Sore Throat. phenol topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Sore Throat, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis. Cepacol Sore Throat may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis, Sore Throat. Chloraseptic Sore Throat Spray may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Phenol topical | More about Cepacol Sore Throat (benzocaine / menthol) | More about Chloraseptic Sore Throat Spray (phenol) | ||||||||||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
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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. 41% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 46% 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 4.3 out of 10 from a total of 32 ratings on Drugs.com. 30% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 60% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: phenol topical side effects in more detail. |
See also: Cepacol Sore Throat side effects in more detail. |
See also: Chloraseptic Sore Throat Spray side effects in more detail. |
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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 The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug 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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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 48 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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