Camphor

Camphor is a ketone obtained from the wood of Cinnamomum ita, an evergreen tree native to the Eastern Asia, or can be produced synthetically. Camphor is applied topically to the skin as an antipruritic and anti-infective and used as a pharmaceutic necessity in certain pharmaceutic preparations. It also has weak analgesic activity.

Brands
CALADRYL PACIFICS COUGH MIXTURE PACIFICS COUGH MIXTURE PACIFICS WHITE RUB PACIFICS J&J RUB PACIFICS J&J RUB VICKS VAPORUB VICKS VAPORUB VICKS VAPORUB VICKS INHALER SARNA SARNA WILSONS VAPUR RUB Q-ZIT Q-ZIT FERRO-PYORHEAN FASTMOV U-ZIT CALAMIX-V VAPO-UP VAPO-UP
Adult Dose
Dose: 8%
Single Dose: 8 (8)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: Topical
Instructions: As Required
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
. It is of Natural origin and belongs to Ketone. It belongs to Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory Agents pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Camphor is 152.20.
Contraindications
Camphor is contraindicated in conditions like Inflammation,Congestion.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Camphor, which give rise to further complications include Delirium, Coma, Depression of CNS, Epileptiform convulsions.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Camphor are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal colic, Warmth feeling, Muscle twitching.
Indications
Camphor is primarily indicated in conditions like Fibrositis, Irritability, Neuralgia, Pain, Renal diseases, Urinary tract infection, Urolithiasis.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Camphor was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Tincture Store in a well closed container, Below 25°C.
Warnings
Camphor should be used with caution in patients with skin infections or any drug allergy. This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or lactation.
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