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GNP Vapor Steam camphor (synthetic)

CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC)

Standard Dose
Directions see important warnings under "When using this product" adults & children 2 years & over: use 1 tablespoon of solution for each quart of water or 1½ teaspoonful of solution for each pint of water add solution directly to cold water only in a hot steam vaporizer follow manufacturer's directions for using vaporizer breathe in the medicated vapors use up to three times daily or as directed by a doctor children under 2 years: ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Use temporarily relieves cough ocurring with a cold
Summary

Indications and usage Use temporarily relieves cough ocurring with a cold Dosage and administration Directions see important warnings under "When using this product" adults & children 2 years & over: use 1 tablespoon of solution for each quart of water or 1½ teaspoonful of solution for each pint of water add solution directly to cold water only in a hot steam vaporizer follow manufacturer's directions for using vaporizer breathe in the medicated vapors use up to three times daily or as directed by a doctor children under 2 years: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only.

Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Use temporarily relieves cough ocurring with a cold Dosage and administration Directions see important warnings under "When using this product" adults & children 2 years & over: use 1 tablespoon of solution for each quart of water or 1½ teaspoonful of solution for each pint of water add solution directly to cold water only in a hot steam vaporizer follow manufacturer's directions for using vaporizer breathe in the medicated vapors use up to three times daily or as directed by a doctor children under 2 years: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only. Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame. For steam inhalation only. Ask a doctor before use if you have a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema cough that ocurs with too much phlegm (mucus) When using this product, do not heat microwave use near an open flame take by mouth direct steam from the vaporizer too close to the face add to hot water or any container where heating water except when adding to cold water only in a hot steam vaporizer. May cause splattering and result in burns. Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. In case of eye exposure, flush with water. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Monitoring

  • Warnings For external use only.
  • Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame.
  • For steam inhalation only.
  • Ask a doctor before use if you have a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema cough that ocurs with too much phlegm (mucus) When using this product, do not heat microwave use near an open flame take by mouth direct steam from the vaporizer too close to the face add to hot water or any container where heating water except when adding to cold water only in a hot steam vaporizer.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
GNP Vapor Steam camphor (synthetic) (CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC)) | Drug Monograph | MedicHelpline