Wilsons Vapur Rub
Wilsons Vapur Rub Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
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.
Eucalyptol is naturally produced cyclic ether and monoterpenoid. Eucalyptol is an ingredient in many brands of mouthwash and cough suppressant. It controls airway mucus hypersecretion and asthma via anti-inflammatory cytokine inhibition. Eucalyptol is an effective treatment for nonpurulent rhinosinusitis. Eucalyptol reduces inflammation and pain when applied topically. It kills leukaemia cells in vitro.
A phenol obtained from thyme oil or other volatile oils. It is used as a stabilizer in pharmaceutic preparations. It has been used for its antiseptic, antibacterial, and antifungal actions, and was formerly used as a vermifuge. (Dorland, 28th ed)
Trade Name | Wilsons Vapur Rub |
Generic | Camphor + Eucalyptol + Menthol + Thymol |
Weight | 6%, 1.5%, 3%, 0.1% |
Type | Balm |
Therapeutic Class | |
Manufacturer | Wilsons Pharmaceuticals |
Available Country | Pakistan |
Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Camphor is a compound used topically to help relieve pain and also as a topical antiseptic. May also be used in vaporizers to help suppress coughing. This medication should not be swallowed.
Eucalyptol is a common ingredient in mouthwash and cosmetics derived naturally from the eucalyptus plant that is frequently used to to improve symptoms of airway mucus hypersecretion.
Thymol is an essential oil found in various over-the-counter antibacterial and antifungal products.
Wilsons Vapur Rub is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Arthritis, Backache, Common Cold, Contusions, Inflammatory Reaction caused by Insect Bites, Joint Pain, Muscle Cramps, Nasal Congestion, Pain caused by Insect Bites, Rash, Skin Irritation, Soreness, Muscle, Sunburn, Swelling caused by Insect Bites, Minor burns, Neck or back pain, Shoulder acheGingivitisArthritis, Backache, Contusions, Joint Diseases, Joint Pain, Muscle Stiffness, Muscle Strain, Muscular Fatigue, Pain, Nerve, Plaque, Dental, Soreness, Muscle, Sprains, Skin disinfection
Toxicity
Oral, rat LD50: 2480 mg/kg
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