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PHENOL: 89 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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89
Total FAERS Reports
11 (12.4%)
Deaths Reported
25
Hospitalizations
89
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
8
Life-Threatening
1
Disabilities
Major Pharmaceuticals
Manufacturer

Route: ORAL · Manufacturer: Major Pharmaceuticals · HUMAN OTC DRUG · FDA Label: Available

First Report: 20010101 · Latest Report: 20250416

What Are the Most Common PHENOL Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Urticaria
16 reports (18.0%)
#2 Most Reported
Dyspnoea
16 reports (18.0%)
#3 Most Reported
Cough
13 reports (14.6%)

All PHENOL Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Dyspnoea 16 18.0% 0 8
Urticaria 16 18.0% 0 8
Cough 13 14.6% 0 7
Diarrhoea 12 13.5% 0 7
Drug ineffective 12 13.5% 1 5
Drug hypersensitivity 11 12.4% 0 6
Nausea 10 11.2% 0 6
Vomiting 10 11.2% 0 7
Angioedema 9 10.1% 0 9
Fatigue 9 10.1% 0 6
Wrong technique in product usage process 9 10.1% 1 6
Eye swelling 8 9.0% 0 7
Feeling abnormal 8 9.0% 0 6
Hypertension 8 9.0% 0 7
Off label use 8 9.0% 0 7
Pain in extremity 8 9.0% 0 8
Peripheral swelling 8 9.0% 0 7
Pruritus 8 9.0% 0 7
Toxicity to various agents 8 9.0% 6 3
Arthralgia 7 7.9% 0 6

Who Reports PHENOL Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 47.4% female, 52.6% male. Average age: 39.3 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is PHENOL Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2001 1 0 0
2010 1 1 0
2012 1 0 1
2013 1 0 0
2014 2 0 1
2015 5 0 2
2016 5 1 2
2017 1 0 0
2018 6 0 1
2019 3 0 2
2020 3 2 1
2022 2 0 1
2024 3 0 0
2025 5 0 1

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What Is PHENOL Used For?

IndicationReports
Product used for unknown indication 18
Oropharyngeal pain 16
Rhinitis allergic 8
Cough 5
Seasonal allergy 5

Official FDA Label for PHENOL

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.

FDA Approved Uses (Indications)

Uses for the temporary relief of occasional minor irritation, pain, sore mouth and sore throat.

Uses for the temporary relief of occasional minor irritation, pain, sore mouth and sore throat.

Uses for the temporary relief of occasional minor irritation, pain, sore mouth and sore throat.

Dosage & Administration

Directions Adults and children 3 years of age and older: Apply to the 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 under 12 years of age should be supervised in the use of this product. Children under 3 years of age: consult a doctor or dentist.

Directions

Adults and children 3 years of age and older: Apply to the 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 under 12 years of age should be supervised in the use of this product. Children under 3 years of age: consult a doctor or dentist.

Directions

Adults and children 3 years of age and older: Apply to the 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 under 12 years of age should be supervised in the use of this product. Children under 3 years of age: consult a doctor or dentist.

Warnings

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 give to children under 3 years of age unless directed by a doctor. When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage. Stop use and ask a doctor or dentist if sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens swelling, rash or fever develops If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If more than used for minor mouth or throat pain is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

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 give to children under 3 years of age unless directed by a doctor. When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage. Stop use and ask a doctor or dentist if sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens fever, headache, swelling, rash, nausea or vomiting develops If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If more than used for minor mouth or throat pain is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

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 give to children under 3 years of age unless directed by a doctor. When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage. Stop use and ask a doctor or dentist if sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens swelling, rash or fever develops If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If more than used for minor mouth or throat pain is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Active Ingredient

Carbolicum acidum 200CK HPUS Active ingredient**: See product name on front panel (contains 0.443 mg of the active ingredient per pellet).

Inactive Ingredients

Inactive ingredients Citric acid, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, flavor, glycerin, purified water, sodium saccharin, sodium citrate

Inactive ingredients FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin, purified water, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, sucralose

Inactive ingredients D&C green no. 5, D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C green no. 3, flavor, glycerin, purified water, sodium saccharin, sucralose