Quick answers
- What is Camphor (synthetic) and phenol used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Campho-Phenique Antiseptic (Foundation Consumer Healthcare) lists these uses: for temporary relief of pain and itching associated with minor burns sunburn minor cuts scrapes insect bites minor skin irritation first aid to help protect against infection in minor cuts scrapes burns.
- Do I need a prescription for Camphor (synthetic) and phenol?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredients, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Camphor (synthetic) and phenol been recalled?
- No recall linked to these products appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Campho-Phenique Antiseptic · Foundation Consumer Healthcare
Camphor (synthetic) 10.8% · Phenol 4.7%, gel (topical)
Active ingredient
Camphorated phenol (camphor 10.8% and phenol 4.7%)
Purpose
Pain reliever/antiseptic
Uses
for temporary relief of pain and itching associated with minor burns sunburn minor cuts scrapes insect bites minor skin irritation first aid to help protect against infection in minor cuts scrapes burns
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
over large areas of the body with a bandage
Ask a doctor before use if
you have a deep or puncture wound animal bites serious burns
When using this product
do not use in or near the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water and obtain medical attention.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
condition worsens symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Do not induce vomiting before contacting medical help or a Poison Control Center.
Directions
adults and children 2 years of age and over: clean the affected area apply a small amount of this product on the area 1 to 3 times daily do not bandage children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
light mineral oil, colloidal silicon dioxide, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, glycerin, eucalyptus oil
Questions?
1-855-602-2676 weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM EST
— FDA label of Campho-Phenique Antiseptic, Foundation Consumer Healthcare, effective January 9, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Campho-Phenique Antiseptic · Foundation Consumer Healthcare LLC
Camphor (synthetic) 10.8 mg/100 mL · Phenol 4.7 mg/100 mL, liquid (topical)
Active ingredient
Camphorated phenol (camphor 10.8% and phenol 4.7%)
Purpose
Pain reliever/antiseptic
Uses
for temporary relief of pain and itching associated with insect bites minor burns sunburn minor cuts scrapes cold sores first aid to help protect against infection in minor cuts scrapes burns
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
over large areas of the body with a bandage
Ask a doctor before use if
you have a deep or puncture wound animal bites serious burns
When using this product
do not use in or near the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water and obtain medical attention.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
condition worsens symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Do not induce vomiting before contacting medical help or a Poison Control Center.
Directions
adults and children 2 years of age and over: clean the affected area apply a small amount of this product on the area 1 to 3 times daily do not bandage children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
light mineral oil, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, eucalyptus oil
Questions?
1-855-602-2676 weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM EST
— FDA label of Campho-Phenique Antiseptic, Foundation Consumer Healthcare LLC, effective December 2, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
Walgreens Camphor Phenol Gel · Walgreens
Camphor (synthetic) 1.08% · Phenol 0.47%, gel (topical)
Active ingredient
Camphor (10.8%), Phenol (4.7%)
Purpose
Pain reliever/antiseptic
Uses
For the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with cold sores and fever blisters. First aid to help prevent infection.
Warnings
For external use only.
Do not use
over large areas of the body or with a bandage.
Ask a doctor before use if
you have a deep or puncture wound. Animal bites. Serious burns.
When using this product
do not use near the eye. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water and obtain medical attention. Keep Out of Reach of Children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Do not induce vomiting before contacting medical help or a Poison Control Center.
Directions
Adults and children 2 years or over: clean the affected area. Apply directly to the cold sore or fever blister 1 to 3 times daily. Do not bandage. Children under 2 years: ask a doctor.
Inactive ingredients
Eucalyptus, Glycerin, Mineral Oil, Silica.
— FDA label of Walgreens Camphor Phenol Gel, Walgreens, effective August 31, 2017. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredients, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Camphor (synthetic) 10.8% · Phenol 4.7% · gel (topical) · 2 products
Camphor (synthetic) 10.8 mg/100 mL · Phenol 4.7 mg/100 mL · liquid (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Campho-Phenique Antiseptic | Foundation Consumer Healthcare LLC | DailyMed |
Camphor (synthetic) 1.08% · Phenol 0.47% · gel (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Walgreens Camphor Phenol Gel | Walgreens | DailyMed |
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Foundation Consumer Healthcare LLC2 products
- Walgreens1 product
- Foundation Consumer Healthcare1 product
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.