Camphor

Camphor has varied medical uses. It can quickly treat skin rashes and redness of the skin. Camphor is also used to treat eczema in kids or adults. The fragrance of Camphor oil has a calming effect on the brain and can be used to induce sleep.

Camphor oil can also promote hair growth. It can also be used as a treatment for head lice. Camphor products can be inhaled to relieve cough or congestion. It can also be used to treat fungal infections of the nails, warts, cold sores, osteoarthritis, minor burns and haemorrhoids.

Camphor is a flammable, white or transparent solid with a strong aroma. It has a waxy texture. Camphor is naturally found in the wood of a large evergreen tree found in Asia called Camphor laurel. It can also be synthetically produced from turpentine oil.

Camphor is used as a counter irritant which reduces pain and swelling by causing irritation and increasing blood flow of the affected region. Camphor can also be used to teat respiratory tract diseases and heart disease symptoms.

Camphor is sometimes used in eardrops. However, it is important not to apply Camphor to or near broken skin as it can enter the body and quickly reach concentrations that are high enough to cause poisoning.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Cough

• Indigestion

• Obesity

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Hypersensitivity

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Headache

• Palpitations

• Increased Blood Pressure

• Increased Heart Rate

• Heart Beat Irregular

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  No interaction found

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Patients should not drive if they have blurred vision.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution to be advised in patients with severe impaired renal function.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Camphor as ingredient

• Zoline Plus Eye Drop

  Optho Remedies Pvt Ltd

• Evkool Eye Drop

  Evirun Pharmaceuticals

• Suthin Gold Eye Drop

  Pharmtak Ophtalmics India Pvt Ltd

• Imaze Eye Drop

  Anexas Pharmaceuticals

• Welcee Eye Drop

  Akumentis Healthcare Ltd

• Recool Plus Eye Drop

  Nri Vision Care Pvt Ltd

• Ocurest Plus Eye Drop

  Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Zoline Gold Eye Drop

  Optho Remedies Pvt Ltd

• Histo Calamine Lotion

  Somatico Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Fenlong Liniment

  SKN Organics

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

The active constituent of this medicine is a major component of most liniments and balms, which are supplied as topical analgesics. Even though it is used in many medications, the mechanism of action for the active constituent of the medication is not well understood as of yet.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Ques : Is Camphor edible?

  Ans : Edible Camphor and chemically made Camphor are different. Camphor used in cooking is edible Camphor.

• Ques : Is Camphor poisonous?

  Ans : Yes, if Camphor is applied to broken skin, it can enter the body and reach concentrations that are high enough to cause poisoning. An overdose of Camphor can result in poisoning.

• Ques : Is Camphor saturated or unsaturated?

  Ans : Yes, it is unsaturated.

• Ques : Is Camphor soluble in water?

  Ans : No, it is not soluble in water.

• Ques : Are Camphor and naphthalene the same?

  Ans : No, both are different.

• Ques : Does Camphor cause cancer?

  Ans : There is no scientific information regarding Camphor causing cancer.

• Ques : Does Camphor burn?

  Ans : Yes, it burns. Camphor releases hydrocarbon gases that release flame.

• Camphor-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 20 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/camphor

• Carboxymethylcellulose-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 20 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11059

• Naphozoline drop,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 20 June 2022].Available from:

  https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=naphazoline