Phenol Oropharyngeal

Phenol oropharyngeal is an over-the-counter (OTC) product used as a topical antiseptic for sore throat.

Phenol oropharyngeal is available under the following different brand names: Cepastat, Ulcerease, and Chloraseptic.

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:

Sore Throat

Adult

• Ulcerease, Pain-A-Lay, Cloraseptic Sore Throat Gargle: Gargle or swish for 15 seconds, then expectorate; may repeat every 2 hours
• Chloraseptic: 5 sprays onto throat or affected area; may repeat every 2 hours
• Cheracol, Pain-A-Lay Spray: Spray directly in throat, rinse for 15 seconds, and expectorate; may repeat every 2 hours
• Cepastat: Use up to 2 lozenges every 2 hours as needed

Pediatric

Ulcerease

• Children under 3 years: Not established
• Children over 3 years: Gargle or swish for 15 seconds, then expectorate; may repeat every 2 hours

Chloraseptic

• Children under 2 years: Not established
• 2-12 years: 3 sprays onto throat or affected areas; may repeat every 2 hours
• Children over 12 years: 5 sprays onto throat or affected area; may repeat every 2 hours

Chloraseptic Kids Sore Throat

• Children under 2 years: Not established
• 2-12 years: 5 sprays onto throat or affected area, may repeat every 2 hours
• Children over 12 years: Use Chloraseptic formulation

Cepastat

• Children under 6 years: Not established
• 6-12 years: 1 lozenge every 2 hours as needed; not to exceed 18 lozenges/24 hours
• Children over 12 years: Use up to 2 lozenges every 2 hours as needed

Cepastat Extra Strength

• Children under 6 years: Not established
• 6-12 years: 1 lozenge every 2 hours as needed; not to exceed 10 lozenges/24 hours
• Children over 12 years: Use up to 2 lozenges every 2 hours as needed

Antiseptic Topical

Adult

• Apply sparse amount gently to affected area once or every 8-12 hours

Pediatric

• Castellani Paint Modified
• Children under 12 years: Not established
• Children over 12 years: 1.5% (30 mL); contains acetone, basic fuchsin, ethanol 13%, resorcinol

Side effects of phenol oropharyngeal include:

• Acute epiglottitis
• Swelling (edema) of the epiglottitis/larynx

If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider or pharmacist first.

• Phenol oropharyngeal has no listed severe interactions with other drugs.
• Phenol oropharyngeal has no listed serious interactions with other drugs.
• Phenol oropharyngeal has no listed moderate interactions with other drugs.
• Phenol oropharyngeal has no listed mild interactions with other drugs.
   

This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your physician if you have health questions or concerns.

Warnings
 

This medication contains phenol oropharyngeal. Do not take Cepastat, Ulcerease, or Chloraseptic if you are allergic to phenol oropharyngeal or any ingredients contained in this drug.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Contraindications

Documented hypersensitivity

Effects of Drug Abuse

• No information available

Short-Term Effects

• See "What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Phenol Oropharyngeal?”

Long-Term Effects

• See "What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Phenol Oropharyngeal?”

Cautions

• Overdose may cause agitation, confusion, slurred speech, and central nervous system (CNS) depression
• Do not use for sore more than 7 days if pain, redness, or irritation continues

Pregnancy and Lactation

Use phenol oropharyngeal with caution during pregnancy if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies are not available or neither animal nor human studies were done.