Phenol
Indications
Registered South African indications:
- Sore throat
Cautions
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or any of its excipients
Cautions
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Prolonged use
Adult dosage
Forms avail. in SA and covered in this monograph: spo
Sore throat
- Oral (spo): Spray onto throat 5 times, keep in place for 15sec then expel remainder, 2hrly as necessary
Do not swallow solution
Paediatric dosage
Paed. forms avail. in SA and covered in this monograph: spo
Minor sore throat
Younger than 6 years
- Not established for use
Between 6-12 years
- Oral (spo): Spray onto throat 3 times, keep in place for 15sec then expel remainder, 2hrly as necessary
Older than 12 years
- See adult dosage
Do not swallow solution
Special populations
Pregnancy
- Caution
- Following oral ingestion, phenol is systemically absorbed. In animal reproductive studies, fetotoxic effects have been observed
Breastfeeding
Renal Impairment
Hepatic Impairment
Elderly
Porphyria Information
Drugs in Sport
- Permitted - No warning
Adverse reactions
Central Nervous System Disorders
- Headache
Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Nausea and vomiting
Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Local irritation
Immune, Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders
- Fever
Interactions
No information available
Monitoring
None routine
Mechanism of action
Phenol is a proteolytic agent, which has antiseptic and disinfectant properties. Phenol also local anaesthetic effects.
Dosage forms
- Spray
Formulation
Phenol is available in several formulations. Please note the list below gives examples of products which are available and is not necessarily comprehensive. The listing of a product does not constitute endorsement of the product by EMGuidance; likewise, failure to list a product does not imply that EMGuidance disapproves of the product. This information is put together on the basis of the National Government's Medicines Price Registry at the time of publication
Spray (per 100ml) 0.5g
- Medi-Keel A Throat Spray (Adcock)
References
1. SAMF_11th Edition_Page 36 2. PI: Medi-Keel troat spray,Adcock:Date of registration: 10 Jun 1988 [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Jl6pJuDwzTgEowJSBwGHKLb2r4JSM5de] 3. U2D: Phenol: Drug Information; Uptodate;Downloaded online 21 Jan 2019 [https://www.uptodate.com/contents/phenol-drug-information?source=search_result&search=phenol%20spray&selectedTitle=1~140] 4. NAPOS: The Drug Database for Acute Porphyria: Phenol; Accessed online 21 Jan 2019 [http://www.drugs-porphyria.org/languages/UnitedKingdom/s3.php?atc_code=R02AA19&l=gbr] 5. South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport: Medi-Keel; Accessed online 21 Jan 2019 [http://www.drugfreesport.org.za/online-medication-check/] 6. Afritox: Phenol; Accessed online 17 May 2019 [https://www.afritox.co.za/hp/SingleToxin/SingleToxin.aspx?SingleToxinID=1099] **No SPC available no drugs.com
Brands & products
23 products · stale NAPPI snapshot · refreshed 5/29/2026 · 158 days oldlotionGeneric· 1 product
from R0.48/unit| Product | Strength | Pack | Sched | SEP | Unit | Disp fee | NAPPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biohist Lotion (Un Boxed) | 150 mg/ml | 100 | S2 | R47.58 | R0.48 | R28.35 | 786837012 |
creamGeneric· 1 product
from R2.94/unit| Product | Strength | Pack | Sched | SEP | Unit | Disp fee | NAPPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calasthetic | - mg/10g | 35 | S2 | R102.81 | R2.94 | R47.45 | 711624003 |
infusionGeneric· 1 product
from R5.35/unit| Product | Strength | Pack | Sched | SEP | Unit | Disp fee | NAPPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cellcept vial 20ml | 500 mg | 84 | S4 | R1796.21 | R5.35 | R313.38 | 703556001 |
capsuleGeneric· 6 products
from R15.03/unit| Product | Strength | Pack | Sched | SEP | Unit | Disp fee | NAPPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mycophenolate Teva 250 | 250 mg | 100 | S4 | R1502.89 | R15.03 | R297.43 | 3000335001 |
| Mycokem | 250 mg | 100 | S4 | R1515.77 | R15.16 | R298.13 | 720269001 |
| Mycocept | 250 mg | 100 | S4 | R1523.82 | R15.24 | R298.57 | 720413001 |
| Mycophenolate Alkem 250 Mg | 250 mg | 100 | S4 | R1527.83 | R15.28 | R298.78 | 720271001 |
| Mymune 250 | 250 mg | 100 | S4 | R2311.98 | R23.12 | R341.42 | 712505001 |
| Cellcept | 250 mg | 100 | S4 | R3184.98 | R31.85 | R388.89 | 833630008 |
tabletGeneric· 11 products
from R18.25/unit| Product | Strength | Pack | Sched | SEP | Unit | Disp fee | NAPPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cimune | 250 mg | 100 | S4 | R1825.44 | R18.25 | R314.97 | 724022001 |
| Transwel 180 | 180 mg | 120 | S4 | R2698.76 | R22.49 | R362.45 | 3006781001 |
| Micomune | 500 mg | 50 | S4 | R1508.90 | R30.18 | R297.75 | 722961001 |
| Mycokem | 500 mg | 50 | S4 | R1515.77 | R30.32 | R298.13 | 720270001 |
| Mycocept | 500 mg | 50 | S4 | R1523.82 | R30.48 | R298.57 | 718504001 |
| Myfortic | 180 mg | 120 | S4 | R3995.91 | R33.30 | R432.98 | 705493001 |
| Immunolate 500 | 500 mg | 100 | S4 | R3618.67 | R36.19 | R412.47 | 716507001 |
| Cimune | 500 mg | 50 | S4 | R1825.44 | R36.51 | R314.97 | 724023001 |
| Transwel 360 | 360 mg | 120 | S4 | R5170.21 | R43.09 | R496.83 | 3006782001 |
| Cellcept | 500 mg | 50 | S4 | R3184.98 | R63.70 | R388.89 | 707162001 |
| Myfortic | 360 mg | 120 | S4 | R7763.73 | R64.70 | R637.85 | 705492001 |
suspensionGeneric· 1 product
from R24.69/unit| Product | Strength | Pack | Sched | SEP | Unit | Disp fee | NAPPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cellcept os | 200 mg/1ml | 175 | S4 | R4320.26 | R24.69 | R450.62 | 702819002 |
FctGeneric· 2 products
from R30.06/unit| Product | Strength | Pack | Sched | SEP | Unit | Disp fee | NAPPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mycophenolate Teva 500 | 500 mg | 50 | S4 | R1502.89 | R30.06 | R297.43 | 3000336001 |
| Mycophenolate Alkem 500 Mg | 500 mg | 50 | S4 | R1527.83 | R30.56 | R298.78 | 720272001 |
- Medi-Keel A
Medical aid coverage
data not yet integrated- Comprehensive Series—
- Executive Plan—
- KeyCare Series—
- Priority Series—
- Saver Series—
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- BonClassic—
- BonComprehensive—
- BonEssential—
- BonFit Select—
- BonSave—
- BonStart—
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- Beryl—
- Emerald—
- Onyx—
- Ruby—
- Sapphire—
- Tanzanite One—
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- Aquarium Option—
- Efficiency Option—
- Marine Option—
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