What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.
For the temporary relief of pain.
For external use only. · Ask a doctor before use if you have redness over affected area.
Condition worsens. Redness is present. Irritation develops. Symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up occur again within a few days. You experience signs injury, such as pain, swelling or blistering where the product was applied.
If pregnant or breast – feeding Ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.
Products with Camphor as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.
Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.
A recall usually affects certain batches only. Compare the lot number on your pack.
For the temporary relief of pain. (From the official U.S. FDA label.)
Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: Adults and Children over 12 years Apply to affected area not more than three to four times daily. Children under 12 years of age: do not use, consult a doctor.…
In many countries Camphor is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.
Camphor is sold under names such as Mentholatum, Katinko, Boroleum, Anbesol Cold Sore Therapy, Polar Freeze, Ortho-nesic, Sombra Warm Pain Relieving Gel, Inflammation Otc Deep Pain Care. Brand names differ between countries.
Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.