| Definition: |
Campho-Phenique overdose is poisoning from an overdose of camphor and phenol.
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| Poisonous Ingredient: |
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| Where Found: |
The combination is found in Campho-Phenique. Camphor is found in:
- Camphorated oil
- Vicks Vaporub
- Some moth repellents
Phenol is found in:
- Some antiseptics
- Some caustics (a caustic is a substance which destroys tissue)
- Some disinfectants
- Phenol used as a preservative
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
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| Symptoms: |
- Body as a whole
- Collapse
- Sweating (profuse)
- Excessive thirst
- Hyperactivity
- Little or no urine output
- Muscle rigidity or muscle spasms
- Twitching facial muscles
- Respiratory
- Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Burning in the mouth or throat
- Skin
- Gastrointestinal
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Heart and blood vessels:
- Nervous system:
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| Home Treatment: |
DO NOT induce vomiting.
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| Before Calling Emergency: |
Determine the following information:
- Patient's age, weight, and condition
- The name of the product (ingredients and strengths if known)
- When it was swallowed
- The amount swallowed
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| Poison Control, or a local emergency number: |
Call Poison Control or your local emergency number -- they will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. If possible, take the container with you to the emergency room.
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| What to expect at the emergency room: |
Some or all of the following procedures may be performed.
- Administering activated charcoal
- Administering a laxative
- Treating the symptoms
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| Expectations (prognosis): |
Survival past 48 hours usually indicates recovery will occur. Onset of seizures is sudden and may occur within minutes of exposure.
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