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Camphor ingestion.

The American journal of emergency medicine (1989-01-01)
D E Gibson, G P Moore, J A Pfaff
ABSTRACT

Camphor ingestion is a toxic ingestion that is seen infrequently in the emergency department. It is remarkable for its rapidity of action and toxicity. A case of camphor ingestion that displayed toxic effects is presented. The pharmacology, manifestations, and management of this readily available substance are discussed.

MATERIALS
Product Number
Brand
Product Description

USP
Camphor, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Sigma-Aldrich
(1R)-(+)-Camphor, 98%
Supelco
(−)-Camphor, analytical standard
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