Camphor / Chloroxylenol
Camphor/Chloroxylenol is a topical antiseptic and analgesic combination used for minor skin injuries. Chloroxylenol provides antibacterial properties to help prevent infection in cuts and scrapes, while camphor creates a soothing warming sensation for temporary relief of minor aches and pains.
A topical antiseptic-analgesic for minor cuts, scrapes, and skin disinfection.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 645061
- Generic
- Camphor / Chloroxylenol
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment and prevention of infection in minor cuts, scrapes, burns, and blisters; temporary relief of minor muscular aches and pains; first aid antiseptic purposes.
Chloroxylenol is an antiseptic agent that disrupts bacterial cell membranes, reducing the risk of infection. Camphor provides topical analgesic effects through sensory stimulation of skin receptors, creating a warming sensation that helps relieve minor pain.
For external use only. Avoid application on large areas of broken skin, mucous membranes, or near the eyes. Do not ingest. Keep out of reach of children. Discontinue use if irritation, rash, or allergic reaction occurs. Consult a healthcare provider if symptoms worsen or persist beyond 7 days.
Official drug label
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