Phenoxyethanol Benefits & Uses

Phenoxyethanol is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Phenoxyethanol Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Phenoxyethanol Related Warnings

Is the use of Phenoxyethanol safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Phenoxyethanol in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Phenoxyethanol safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Phenoxyethanol in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Phenoxyethanol is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Phenoxyethanol on the Kidneys?

Phenoxyethanol rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Phenoxyethanol on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Phenoxyethanol on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Phenoxyethanol on the Heart?

Using Phenoxyethanol does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Phenoxyethanol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Phenoxyethanol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Phenoxyethanol

Is this Phenoxyethanol habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Phenoxyethanol is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Phenoxyethanol since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Phenoxyethanol only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Phenoxyethanol is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Phenoxyethanol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Phenoxyethanol

There is no information on the effects of taking Phenoxyethanol with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Phenoxyethanol

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Phenoxyethanol and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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