Eucalyptol
Also known as: Cineol, Epoxy-p-methane, Cajeputol, Cineole +5 more
Eucalyptol is a component of eucalyptus oil. Eucalyptol is used as an antiseptic in inflammation of nose, throat and in certain skin diseases.
Primary Characteristics
Eucalyptol is also known as Cineol, Epoxy-p-methane, Cajeputol, Cineole, Cucalyptol, Eucapur, Zineol, Eucalapti Aetheroleum, Oleum Eucalypti.
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Cincal.
Molecular Weight: 154.25 · Solubility in Water: Insoluble · Solubility in Alcohol: Misuble · Non-proprietary name: Eucalyptol.
Pharmacokinetics
None recorded.
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Indications
Eucalyptol is primarily indicated in conditions like Cough, Nasal congestion.
Contraindications
Eucalyptol is contraindicated in conditions like Renal calculi.
Dosage
Eucalyptol's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose | Single Dose | Frequency | Route | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dosage | ||||
| 0.45 gm | 0.45 gm | Every 24h | ||
| 0.125 ml | 0.125 ml | — | Oral | |
| 65 mg | 65 mg | — | Oral | |
| Paediatric Dosage (20kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
| Neonatal Dosage (3kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
Drug Interactions
None recorded.
Side Effects
Eucalyptol in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Aspiration Secondary to vomitting and loss of consciousness, Weak Carcinogenic activity on mouse skin.
Eucalyptol is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Aspiration, Buring Secration after Injection, Unconsciousmeas, Vomiting .
Warnings / Precautions
Available Brands
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Multi-Ingredient Combinations
Storage Conditions
Drug Classification
- 1.25.4 — Nasal preparations
- 2.25.5 — Pharyngeal preparations