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Medicines phenolQuestion & answer

phenol · Medicine question

How is phenol given for haemorrhoids?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Answer

A trained clinician injects it beneath the lining at the base of the internal haemorrhoid. It is not self-administered.

Sources for this answer

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

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