Poisoning due to an overdose of camphor.

Camphor

• Camphorated oil
• Vicks Vaporub
• Some moth repellents
• Topical pain relievers

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

• Twitching facial muscles
• Muscle spasms
• Excessive thirst
• Convulsions
• Rigid muscles
• Slow breathing
• Burning of the mouth or the throat
• Skin irritation
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea and vomiting
• Rapid pulse
• Restlessness or agitation
• Unusual behavior
• Unconsciousness

DO NOT make the person throw up (vomit) unless instructed to do so by Poison Control.

Determine the following information:

• The patient's age, weight, and condition
• The name of the product (as well as the ingredients and strength if known)
• When it was swallowed
• The amount swallowed

If you are concerned about a camphor overdose, seek medical care immediately. Call the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 from anywhere in the U.S. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.

This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the U.S. use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Take any containers with you to the emergency room, if possible.

See poison control centers.

Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:

• Giving activated charcoal.
• Using gastric lavage (pumping the stomach).
• Supporting breathing.
• Controlling seizures.

The extent of illness and chance of survival will depend on the amount of exposure and how much time passed before treatment.