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Eucalyptus oil has been taken by mouth for catarrh and coughs and is an ingredient of many preparations. It has been used as an inhalation often in combination with other volatile substances. Eucalyptus oil has also been applied as a rubefacient and is used as a flavour. It is also used in aromatherapy.
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Acute bronchitis; Chronic bronchitis; Sinusitis; Cough
Adult: Acute cases: 300 mg 3-4 times daily. Chronic cases: 300 mg bid.
Pregnancy.
If you are currently being treated with any of the following medications, you should not use eucalyptus without first talking to your health care provider.
* 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) -- In an animal study, topical eucalyptus oil enhanced the absorption of topical 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), a medication used to treat cancer.
* Other Possible Interactions -- Eucalyptus may increase how quickly the body eliminates some medications, including pentobarbital, a barbiturate used as an anesthetic, and amphetamine, a stimulant used for narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
epigastric burning, nausea and vomiting, and CNS depression, including coma. Cyanosis, ataxia, miosis, pulmonary damage, delirium, and convulsions may occur. Deaths have been reported.