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Phenol topical for Sore Throat User Reviews (Page 2)

Brand names: Chloraseptic Sore Throat Spray, Cepastat, Cepastat Extra Strength, Castellani Paint, Phenaseptic Cherry, Assure Sore Throat, Unguentine Original Formula, Cheracol Sore Throat, Castellani Paint Colorless, Pain-A-Lay Gargle, Unguentine, P & S Liquid Mycinette Sore Throat Spray Ora Relief Throat …show all brand names

Phenol topical has an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from a total of 28 reviews for the treatment of Sore Throat. 32% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 54% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Phenol topical

  • Psh
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • August 6, 2019

Chloraseptic Sore Throat Spray (phenol) "I have been using this product for 40+yrs, never had a problem"

7 / 10
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  • thtgg
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 2, 2019

Chloraseptic Sore Throat Spray (phenol) "I love this stuff. I took ibuprofen every three hours every day until I finally got over the strep, but this spray was what helped my throat feel better. And it works immediately."

9 / 10
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  • Nunya
  • August 29, 2022

Chloraseptic Sore Throat Spray (phenol) "It worked, for about 10 seconds. Absolutely useless."

1 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • Justme
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 13, 2019

Chloraseptic Sore Throat Spray (phenol) "Not sure if this is actually making my sore throat worse in the long run."

3 / 10
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  • Sore...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • September 2, 2022

"Never knew not to swallow it. I’ve used it for years. It gives a brief relief. First used it at 18 yrs old after a tonsillectomy"

6 / 10
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  • Jmmm
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 7, 2022

Chloraseptic Sore Throat Spray (phenol) "Tried using this for the awful sore throat I had while having covid. It didn’t do anything at all for me and I ended up getting a burning sensation after a few uses."

1 / 10
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  • Bearb...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 9, 2019

"Does NOT taste good. Been taking this for a day and it lasts for 5 minutes. Doesn’t even help treat and only numbs. Sucks"

4 / 10
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