Drug reference

camphor

Irritant, Counter-irritant · Counter-irritant

Irritant, Counter-irritantCounter-irritant

CDSCO approved

EXCRETION

—

not curated

INTERACTIONS

—

none in our sources

PREGNANCY

—

not curated

Mechanism

Produces a cooling sensation on skin, acts as a mild anesthetic, and relieves itching. Systemically, it produces excitement and convulsions in large doses.

Indications

Relieving itchingAdded to liniments and pain balmsWarm sensation in epigastrium (small internal doses)

Side effects

Serious

Excitement and convulsions (especially in children) with systemic use of large doses
Emetic in large doses

Related guidelines

Dyslipidaemia in diabetes

RSSDI · Endocrinology · 2022

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OTHER · Gastroenterology · 2015

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Sources: KD Tripathi 7e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team