What Is Camphor Ointment?
Camphor ointment, indications for frostbite and itchy skin diseases.
- Drug Name
- Camphor ointment
- Drug type
- OTC Class B, external medicine, medicine for medical workers' injuries
- Use classification
- Insecticides and antipruritics
- Camphor ointment, indications for frostbite and itchy skin diseases.
Camphor ointment ingredients
- This product is a compound preparation. Each gram contains 40 mg of camphor, 30 mg of menthol, 20 mg of methyl salicylate, 10 mg of diphenhydramine, and chloride gluconate.
Camphor Ointment Properties
- This product is a light yellow ointment with a camphor aroma.
Camphor ointment action category
- This product is a non-prescription drug for dermatology.
Camphor ointment indications
- For frostbite and itchy skin diseases.
Camphor Ointment Specifications
- 10%
Camphor ointment dosage
- external use. Wash the affected area with warm water, dry it gently, and apply an appropriate amount of this product to the affected area 1 to 2 times a day.
Camphor ointment adverse reactions
- Occasional skin allergic reactions.
Notes for camphor ointment
- 1. Do not use on skin ulcers.
2. Avoid contact with eyes and other mucous membranes (such as mouth, nose, etc.).
3. Tighten the cap after use.
4. If there is burning sensation, redness or swelling at the application site, the drug should be discontinued, and the local drug should be washed, and the doctor should be consulted if necessary.
5. Pregnant women and lactating women should be used with caution.
6. For those who are allergic to this product, it is forbidden, and those with allergies should be used with caution.
7. It is forbidden to use this product when its properties are changed.
8. Keep this product out of the reach of children.
9. Children must use under adult supervision.
10. If you are using other medicines, please consult your physician or pharmacist before using this product.
Camphor ointment drug interaction
- Drug interactions may occur if used concurrently with other drugs, please consult your physician or pharmacist for details.
Pharmacological effects of camphor ointment
- Camphor is a skin irritant that can improve local blood circulation to relieve swelling, and has analgesic and antipruritic effects. [1]