Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can camphor medicine overdose can cause death?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes: It's the basis of vick's vaporub and quite poisonous if you ingest a large amount, which would be very foolish. So far as i know, ingested camphor is not used in evidence-based medicine.
Answered 3/26/2013
5.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Does using Vicks inhaler that contains camphor stunt the growth of penis ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I was diagnosed w/ scolisosis.Today used lotion that has bee venom, potentilla, comfrey, camphor, eucalyp good?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is using a camphor liquid made for warm mist humidifier dangerous? I have a cough and congestion.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I use top. cream for tendinitis and 8 weeks pregnant. I found out it contains camphor which can cause me to miscarry/harm my baby. What is the safest alternative for me now through breastfeeding. I have wrist tendinitis, worry about holding my baby ?
What does edible camphor treat?
What happens if a person consumes camphor daily?
If i rub camphor combined with icy-hot on my lower abs will it vanish the extra fat in a safe way?
Can camphor be used on the anus?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
