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.
Primary Characteristics
It is of Natural origin and belongs to Ketone.
It is also classified under Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory Agents .
Molecular Weight: 152.2 · Solubility in Water: 1 in 800 · Solubility in Alcohol: 1 in 1 · Non-proprietary name: Camphor.
Pharmacokinetics
Elimination: it is metabolised via Hepatic.
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Indications
Camphor is primarily indicated in conditions like Fibrositis, Irritability, Neuralgia, Pain, Renal diseases, Urinary tract infection, Urolithiasis.
Contraindications
Camphor is contraindicated in conditions like Inflammation, Congestion.
Dosage
Camphor's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose | Single Dose | Frequency | Route | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dosage | ||||
| 8 % | 8 % | — | Topical | As Required |
| Paediatric Dosage (20kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
| Neonatal Dosage (3kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
Drug Interactions
None recorded.
Side Effects
Camphor in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Coma , Delirium , Depression of CNS, Epileptiform convulsions .
Camphor is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Abdominal colic, Dizziness, Headache, Muscle twitching, Nausea, Vomiting , Warmth feeling.
Warnings / Precautions
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Multi-Ingredient Combinations
Storage Conditions
Drug Classification
- 1.13.2.1 — Antibacterials, topical
- 2.13.3.3 — Antipruritics