Camphor: Uses, Side Effects, Dosage - Drugvu

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Camphor

Active ingredient

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US FDAGB MHRACA Health Canada

Drug class: -
Availability: Over-the-counter
Routes: Topical, Percutaneous, Transdermal, Respiratory (Inhalation), Rectal
Markets covered: 3
Products on record: 70
FDA reports (12 mo): 147

Overview

Camphor is an active pharmaceutical ingredient. The information below is compiled per regulator from the product labels on record, with direct links to the original documents.

Regulatory status by market

Market	Regulator	Products	Last revision
US United States	FDA	61	April 27, 2026
GB United Kingdom	MHRA	5	April 24, 2026
CA Canada	Health Canada	4	March 22, 2025

USUnited States· FDA

61 products

Uses

USOfficial regulatory label· revised November 24, 2025[1]

Uses For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with simple backache arthritis strains bruises sprains

How to take

GBUnited Kingdom· MHRA

5 products

Uses

GBOfficial regulatory label· revised June 21, 2024[2]

Tiger Balm White is indicated in adults and children aged 2 years and older:
For the symptomatic relief of minor muscular aches and pains. Do not use on children under 2 years.
Tiger Balm White is indicated in adults only:
For the treatment of tension headache..

How to take

CACanada· Health Canada

4 products

4 products on record with this regulator. Detailed label text (uses, dosage, side effects) is being ingested — the original document is linked under Sources [3].

Brands in Canada (3)

Sources & citations

[1]FDA DailyMed · 002997d0-3176-39… · revised November 24, 2025 [PDF]
[2]MHRA (UK) · PL028550235 · revised June 21, 2024
[3]Health Canada (DPD) · 00299561 · revised March 22, 2025
[4]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.

Information on this page is compiled from public regulatory records. Drugvu is not affiliated with any regulator or pharmaceutical manufacturer. This is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.

Side effects & warnings

GBOfficial regulatory label· Adverse reactions· revised June 21, 2024[2]

Adverse reactions reported from extensive post-marketing experience are tabulated below by System Organ Class and frequency. The following convention has been utilised for the classification of undesirable effects: Very common (≥1/10), common (≥1/100 to <1/10), uncommon (≥1/1,000 to <1/100), rare (≥1/10,000 to <1/1000), very rare (<1/10,000), not known (cannot be estimated from available data).
System Organ Class Adverse Drug Reaction Frequency General disorders and administration site conditions Burn at application site Not known May give rise to hypersensitivity reactions, including contact dermatitis. Substances containing menthol, camphor or cajuput oil have been reported to cause apnoea, instant collapse or laryngospasm, throat spasms or breathing difficulties in infants and young children following nasal use.
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.

GBOfficial regulatory label· Warnings and precautions· revised June 21, 2024[2]

For external use only. Wash hands immediately after use. Do not apply to wounds, damaged or irritated skin, discontinue use if irritation develops. Avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes or other tender areas. Do not apply to the nostrils or inhale.
Do not bandage. Keep out of the reach and sight of children. 2). 2). Instruct patients not to smoke or go near naked flames - risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard.
Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it.

This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.