Camphor 10% oily solution 100 g - antiseptic medicament

Product Description

Antiseptic and analgesic drug.

Indications

Camphor sella 10% cutaneous solution is indicated as:

• Rubefacient and analgesic, it is indicated in the treatment of mild neuralgia, joint and muscle pain, gout, skin irritations and itching.
• Antiseptic, it is indicated in the treatment of numb ulcers, erysipelas and nosocomial gangrene.

Composition

Active ingredients

100 g of solution contain: Camphor 10 g

Excipients

peanut oil

Directions for use and Dosage

The solution is Apply locally with a light massage, rubbing the affected area for 3–5 minutes. It is recommended not to exceed the maximum daily dose of 0.60 g (corresponding to 6 ml). The duration of treatment should not exceed 3 days. The medicine should not be swallowed.

Warnings

This product contains terpene derivatives which, in excessive doses, can cause neurological disorders such as convulsions in infants and children. Treatment should not be prolonged for more than 3 days due to the risks associated with the accumulation of terpene derivatives, such as camphor, cineole, niaouli, wild thyme, terpineol, terpin, citral, menthol and essential oils of pine needle, eucalyptus and turpentine (due to their lipophilic properties, the rate of metabolism and disposal is unknown) in the tissues and brain, particularly neuropsychological disorders. A dose higher than the recommended one should not be used to avoid an increased risk of adverse drug reactions and disorders associated with overdose (see section 4.9). The product is flammable; it should not be brought close to flames. Do not use concentrated camphor solutions containing more than 11% camphor, as they can be irritating and dangerous. Do not ingest the camphor solution, as it can cause serious side effects, including death. Camphor cutaneous solution should not be applied to the nostrils of children, even in small quantities, as it may cause shock. Important information about some of the excipients: – Canfora Sella 10% oily cutaneous solution contains peanut oil. If you are allergic to peanuts or soy, do not take the medicine.

Interactions

Canfora Sella 10% cutaneous solution should not be used in conjunction with other products (medicinal or cosmetic) containing terpene derivatives, regardless of the route of administration (oral, rectal, cutaneous, nasal or inhalation). No interaction studies have been performed.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients;
• Broken skin, wounds, abrasions;
• Children up to 30 months of age;
• Children with a history of epilepsy or febrile convulsions.

Side effects

Due to the presence of camphor and in case of non-compliance with the recommended doses, the following may occur: There is a risk of convulsions in children and infants. The following adverse reactions are reported for camphor, organized according to the MedDRA system organ class. There are insufficient data available to establish the frequency of the individual effects listed.Nervous system disordersDelirium, central nervous system depression, coma, epileptic convulsions, headache, dizziness, shock (rare).Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disordersAsthma, respiratory failure, shock (rare).Gastrointestinal disordersHeartburn, epigastric pain, vomiting, nausea.Renal and urinary disordersAnuria.Immune system disordersAsthma, urticaria, erythema.