Drug Reference
Camphor
OTC
Fact box
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
Anbesol Cold Sore TherapyArcticzenAuliefBenadryl Children's Anti-ItchBioease Pain Relieving Cold TherapyBoroleumCampho-PheniqueCamphor IceCartiladeChina-GelDermaSarraDragonEucamintFast FreezeFlexall Ultra PlusFreeze ItInflammation OTC BruiseInflammation OTC Deep Pain CareInflammation OTC Deep Pain Care HotIvy Dry Super Continuous SprayIvy-Dry CreamJoint Formula 88 Max PlusJointflexKatinkoMentholatumOrtho-NesicPolar FreezeRhuliSOMBRA Warm Pain Relieving GelSore No MoreUnguentine Maximum StrengthVaporexWong To Yick
Available as
0.01 MG/MG · Topical Ointment0.04 MG/MG · Topical Gel0.09 MG/MG · Topical Ointment0.047 MG/MG · Topical Ointment0.047 MG/MG · Topical Gel0.005 MG/MG · Topical Gel0.07 MG/MG · Topical Ointment0.11 MG/MG · Topical Ointment0.04 MG/MG · Topical Ointment31.8 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.053 MG/MG · Topical Gel54 MG/ML60 MG/ML20 MG/ML · Topical Cream110 MG/ML · Topical Cream32.5 MG/ML · Topical Cream2 MG/ML0.01 MG/MG · Topical Gel0.053 MG/MG · Topical Ointment30 MG/ML4.6 MG/ML100 MG/ML0.05 MG/MG · Topical Ointment40 MG/ML
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Uses For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with simple backache arthritis strains bruises sprains
How to use / dosing
Directions Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. Children under 2 years of age: do not use, consult a doctor.
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyConsult your doctor
…occur again within a few days condition worsens irritation occurs If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.…
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…within a few days condition worsens irritation occurs If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.…
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings For external use only Do not use on wounds or damaged skin When using this product avoid contact with the eyes do not bandage tightly Stop use and ask doctor if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days condition worsens irritation occurs If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- ICY HOT PERFORMANCE CREAM PAIN RELIEF (MENTHOL 16%, CAMPHOR 11%) CREAM [CHATTEM, INC.]
- MUSCLE EASE (MENTHOL CAMPHOR) GEL [SOMBRA COSMETICS INC.]
- ORTHONESIC PAIN RELIEVING GEL (MENTHOL, CAMPHOR) GEL [BLAINE LABS INC.]
- BLISTEX MAXIMUM HYDRATION LIP (CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC), DIMETHICONE, UNSPECIFIED, MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM, AND PHENOL) OINTMENT [BLISTEX INC.]
- MEDICATED PAIN RELIEF PATCH (CAMPHOR, MENTHOL, METHYL SALICYLATE) PATCH [KROGER COMPANY]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.