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Phenoxethol (phenoxyethanol)
Phenoxethol, also known as phenoxyethanol, is a small molecule antiseptic preparation. It is used to treat various skin and mucous membrane infections. The commercial status of phenoxethol is not explicitly stated, but it is likely available as a generic product. Key safety considerations include potential skin irritation and allergic reactions. As an antiseptic, phenoxethol works by disrupting the cell membranes of microorganisms, ultimately leading to their death.
At a glance
| Generic name | phenoxyethanol |
|---|---|
| Drug class | phenoxyethanol |
| Therapeutic area | Infectious Disease |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Approved indications
- Antiseptic preparation
Common side effects
Key clinical trials
- Decontamination Methods in the Treatment of Peri-implantitis (NA)
- Vellore Typhoid Vaccine Impact Trial (PHASE4)
- Skin Barrier Function and Inflammation in Aging: The BIA Study (PHASE4)
- Pocket-X Gel Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy (NA)
- Opportunistic Pneumococcal Immunisation Trial in MALnutrition (PHASE4)
- A Study to Assess Safety, Tolerability and Immunogenicity of RSVpreF From Multidose Vials in Healthy Female Adults. (PHASE3)
- Effectiveness and Safety of Topical Hyaluronic Acid of Different Molecular Weights in Xerotic Skin Treatment (PHASE3)
- Safety of Sabin Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine in Adults, Children and Infants and Lot Consistency Immunogenicity, and Safety of the msIPV in 2 Months Old Infants (PHASE3)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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