Journal of Clinical Toxicology
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Abstract

Unique Case with Seizures after Prolonged Use of Camphor Crème in Elderly Patient

Bekjarovski Niko and Radulovikj-Bekjarovska Snezhana

Camphor is a pleasant smelling cyclic ketone of the hydro aromatic terpene group. The mechanism by which camphor produces toxicity is unknown. Within a period of 5 to 15 minutes, patients commonly complain of mucus membrane irritation, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Generalized tonic-clonic convulsions are often the first sign of significant toxicity and can occur soon after ingestion. Central nervous system depression is commonly seen, such as headache, dizziness, confusion, agitation, anxiety, hallucinations, myoclonus, and hyperreflexia.