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Use Ammonium Hydroxide (Minard's Liniment) Ammonia for fast relief from mosquitoes, horse flies, wasps, bees, nettles, jellyfish
An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol. A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician.Temporarily relieves discomfort due to minor irritations of the eye or exposure to wind or sun. For protection against further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye
An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol. A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician.burns, ulcers, skin disorders, wounds, musculoskeletal, joint, and soft-tissue disorders
Temporary relief of minor muscle and joint aches and pains caused by arthritis, simple backache, strains, sprains, and bruises. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Camphor (Minard's Liniment) patch is a topical analgesic. It works by temporarily relieving minor pain.
Apply generously to clean affected area gently massaging into skin. Repeat if necessary. May be used with or without a wrap.
Do not use Ammonium Hydroxide (Minard's Liniment) if you have a known sensitivity to ammonia.
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What is the most important information I should know about Camphor (Minard's Liniment)?
Children under 30 months.
- Skin oozing.
- Skin superinfected.
- Do not use on mucous membranes.
- Connected to the presence of terpene derivatives:
. infants under 30 months
. children with a history of seizures (febrile or not).
- Do not apply to the breasts when breastfeeding.
Use Camphor (Minard's Liniment) patch as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Camphor (Minard's Liniment) patch is only to be used on intact, clean, dry skin. Do not apply Camphor (Minard's Liniment) patch to wounds or damaged skin.
- Open pouch and remove patch. If needed, cut patch to size. Peel off protective backing and apply the sticky side to the affected area.
- Wash your hands immediately after using Camphor (Minard's Liniment) patch.
- Do not bandage tightly after applying Camphor (Minard's Liniment) patch.
- Do not use Camphor (Minard's Liniment) patch more often than 3 to 4 times per day.
- If you miss a dose of Camphor (Minard's Liniment) patch and you are using it regularly, use it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Camphor (Minard's Liniment) patch.
There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.Camphor (Minard's Liniment) is used to relieve minor pain and itching, to treat fungal infection of the toenail and to have temporary relief from cough associated with common cold.
rash, redness, irritation, swelling or pain
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Camphor (Minard's Liniment) is LIKELY SAFE for most adults when applied to the skin in a cream or lotion in low concentrations. Camphor (Minard's Liniment) can cause some minor side effects such as skin redness and irritation. Don’t use undiluted Camphor (Minard's Liniment) products or products containing more than 11% Camphor (Minard's Liniment). These can be irritating and unsafe.
Camphor (Minard's Liniment)-containing products are LIKELY UNSAFE when applied to broken or injured skin. Camphor (Minard's Liniment) is easily absorbed through broken skin and can reach toxic levels in the body.
Camphor (Minard's Liniment) is also LIKELY SAFE for most adults when inhaled as vapor in small amounts as a part of aromatherapy. Don’t use more than 1 tablespoon Camphor (Minard's Liniment) solution per quart of water.
Do not heat Camphor (Minard's Liniment)-containing products (Vicks VapoRub, BenGay, Heet, many others) in the microwave. The product can explode and cause severe burns.
Camphor (Minard's Liniment) is UNSAFE when taken by mouth by adults or children. Ingesting Camphor (Minard's Liniment) can cause severe side effects, including death. The first symptoms of Camphor (Minard's Liniment) toxicity occur quickly (within 5 to 90 minutes), and can include burning of the mouth and throat, nausea, and vomiting.
A bicyclic monoterpene ketone found widely in plants, especially cinnamomum camphora. It is used topically as a skin antipruritic and as an anti-infective agent. [PubChem]