Return to course: Agents used for the Treatment of Pruritus
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Phenol
Derived from Tar
Preparations
Throat sprays, lozenges
Mechanism of Action
Acts directly on cold receptors 🡪 providing cooling & antipruritic sensations
Indications
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CI
Pregnancy
Children <6 years
Inflamed/eroded skin
Side Effects
Irritation
Other
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