Eugenol

Drug #1583

Eugenol is a constituent of clove oil and some other essential oils. Eugenol is used in dental and oral hygiene preparations. Eugenol is an irritant, sensitizer and can produce local anaesthesia. Eugenol is also used as a flavour.

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Primary Characteristics

It is of Natural origin.

Molecular Weight: 164.2 · Solubility in Water: insoluble to slightly soluble · Solubility in Alcohol: freely in 70% · Non-proprietary name: Eugenol.

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

Eugenol is primarily indicated in conditions like Local anaesthesia, Local anaesthetic.

Contraindications

Eugenol is contraindicated in conditions like Breast feeding, Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Dosage

None recorded.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Eugenol are Seizures, Shortness of breadth, Sore throat, Vomiting, difficulty in breathing, Sedation , Rashes .

Warnings / Precautions

Eugenol taken by mouth may lower blood sugar levels. Caution is advised when using medications that may also lower blood sugar. Patients taking drugs for diabetes by mouth or insulin should be monitored closely by a qualified healthcare provider. Medication adjustments may be necessary. When applied to the skin, eugenol, may reduce the ability to feel and react to painful stimulation. Therefore, use with other numbing or pain-reducing products such as capsaicin cream may in theory cause exaggerated effects.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Eugenol should be stored .

Drug Classification

1.1.2 — Local anesthetics