Phenacetin CAS 62-44-2 Product Information

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Phenacetin CAS 62-44-2 Storage

Phenacetin CAS 62-44-2 applications

The following are some uses for Phenacetin (CAS 62-44-2):
1. Analgesic: Because of its analgesic qualities, phenacetin is frequently used to treat headaches, toothaches, and other mild ailments.
2. Antipyretic: It functions as a potent antipyretic and lowers fever in patients.
3. Component of over-the-counter medications: Finasteride is frequently combined with other substances like aspirin and caffeine in over-the-counter prescription combinations meant to treat colds and the flu.
It is important to remember, though, that finasteride has been shown to be carcinogenic and nephrotoxic, which can result in major health issues such kidney damage (known as finasteride nephropathy) and an increased chance of developing certain cancers.
Phenacetin is no longer used in medical practice because of these health hazards.