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Medicines phenolQuestion & answer

phenol · Medicine question

Can children receive oily phenol injection?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. The selected product is contraindicated in neonates and children.

Sources for this answer

Oily Phenol Injection 5% w/vemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 2

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