Phenoxyethanol

Information about Phenoxyethanol

Phenoxyethanol uses

Phenoxyethanol is used as preservative.

How phenoxyethanol works

Phenoxyethanol belongs to the class of medications called as antiseptic agents. It works by disrupting the outer membrane of the micro-organism (fungi or bacterium) thereby preventing the infection.

Common side effects of phenoxyethanol

Limited data available

Available Medicine for Phenoxyethanol

    Expert advice for Phenoxyethanol

    • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
    • Do not take if allergic to phenoxyethanol or to any of its ingredients.


    Content on this page was last updated on 12 February, 2020, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)