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Campho-Phenique overdoseDefinition: Campho-Phenique overdose is poisoning swallowing a product that contains camphor and 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.
Symptoms: - Bladder and kidneys
- Little or no urine output
- Muscle, bone, and joints
- Muscle rigidity or muscle spasms
- Twitching facial muscles
- Lungs�
- Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Burning in the mouth or throat
- Skin
- Gastrointestinal
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Excessive thirst
- Heart and blood vessels:
- Nervous system:
Home Treatment: DO NOT make the person throw up.
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
Poison Control, or a local emergency number: The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. 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 the container with you to the hospital, if possible. See National Poison Control center.
What to expect at the emergency room: The health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. The patient may receive: - Medicines to treat symptoms
- Activated charcoal
- Laxative
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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| 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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