Campho-Phenique overdose is poisoning swallowing a product that contains camphor and phenol.
Poisonous Ingredient:
Camphor
Phenol
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.
Review Date: 2/28/2006
Reviewed By: Stephen C Acosta, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, Portland VA Medical Center, Portland, OR. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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