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Is Phenacetin vegetarian?

Phenacetin

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Phenacetin is a synthetic analgesic and antipyretic drug first introduced in 1887, withdrawn from medicinal use from the 1970s due to toxicity concerns.

Also known as Acetamide, N-(4-ethoxyphenyl)-, Acetamide, N-(4-ethoxyphenyl)-,, Phenacetinum
INCI name Phenacetin
CAS number 62-44-2
EC number 200-533-0
CosIng ID 36517
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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