Liquefied Phenol
Liquefied phenol is a concentrated solution of phenol in water, used primarily as a caustic agent for dermatological procedures and occasionally in pain management applications. It works by causing controlled destruction of tissue, leading to removal of abnormal growths or interruption of nerve signals.
Liquefied phenol is a caustic agent used for skin lesion removal and certain pain management procedures.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 239351
- Generic
- Liquefied Phenol
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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May be used for treatment of warts, skin tags, and other benign dermatological lesions. In some settings, phenol nerve blocks are utilized for chronic pain conditions affecting specific nerve distributions.
Phenol causes protein denaturation and cell death upon contact with tissue, leading to controlled necrosis of the targeted area. For nerve applications, it temporarily interrupts nerve signal transmission.
Must only be administered by qualified healthcare professionals. Risk of tissue damage extends beyond intended application site if not precisely applied. Contraindicated in patients with phenol allergies. Systemic absorption can cause serious cardiovascular and neurological toxicity. Requires appropriate protective measures during handling.
Official drug label
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