Terpineol

Also known as: alpha-terpineol, terpine alcohol

Drug #1967

Terpineol is a naturally occurring monoterpene alcohol that has been isolated from a variety of sources such as cajuput oil, pine oil, and petitgrain oil [1]. There are three isomers, alpha-, beta-, and gamma-terpineol, the last two differing only by the location of the double bond. Terpineol is usually a mixture of these isomers with alpha-terpineol as the major constituent.

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Primary Characteristics

Terpineol is also known as alpha-terpineol, terpine alcohol.

It is of Natural origin and belongs to terpenes.

Molecular Weight: 154.25 · Solubility in Water: negligible · Solubility in Alcohol: soluble · Non-proprietary name: Terpineol.

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

Terpineol is primarily indicated in conditions like Insomnia, Sleep disturbances.

Contraindications

Terpineol is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.

Dosage

None recorded.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Terpineol are Irrational behavior, Fatal edema, Pneumonitis.

Warnings / Precautions

Wear impervious clothing to prevent skin contact. Use chemical safety goggles.

Available Brands

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Single Ingredient

Soln

1.8 %v/v

Storage Conditions

Terpineol should be stored Solutions.

Drug Classification

1.25.6 — Respiratory stimulants and pulmonary surfactants

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of Terpineol in Pakistan:

Reckitt