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Camphor toxicity.

Pediatric clinics of North America (1986-04-01)
E Siegel, S Wason
ABSTRACT

Camphor is present in several over-the-counter compounds of questionable use and therefore may be ingested by small children. Because seizures may follow ingestion of certain amounts, appropriate treatment is needed, including the use of anticonvulsants.

MATERIALS
Product Number
Brand
Product Description

USP
Camphor, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Supelco
(−)-Camphor, analytical standard
Sigma-Aldrich
(1R)-(+)-Camphor, 98%
Supelco
D-Camphor, Pharmaceutical Secondary Standard; Certified Reference Material
Sigma-Aldrich
(1S)-(−)-Camphor, 95%
Sigma-Aldrich
D-Camphor, ≥97%, FG
Supelco
D-Camphor, analytical standard