The generic name of Camphor Cream is Compound Camphor Cream, which works as anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, pain relieving and anti-itching, and patients should follow the doctor’s instructions to use the medicine.
The components of compound camphor cream include camphor, methyl salicylate, menthol, chlorhexidine gluconate, benzylamine, licorice hypochlorite, among which camphor, methyl salicylate, menthol has the effect of pain, itching and swelling, chlorhexidine gluconate is a disinfectant and antiseptic drug, benzylamine is an antihistamine, and licorice hypochlorite has the effect of antiallergenic and anti-inflammatory.
Compound camphor cream is mostly used clinically for the treatment of insect bite dermatitis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, neurodermatitis, pruritus, but also for the relief of muscle pain, scapular soreness, as well as skin pain after burns.
It should be noted that the use of compound camphor cream is prohibited for those who are allergic to any components of the drug and children under two years of age, and the drug should not be used on broken skin, and some patients may experience rashes, itching, burning sensation of the skin and other discomforts during the use of the drug, in which case the drug should be washed off immediately, and if necessary, a doctor should be consulted.
Patients should follow the doctor’s instructions to use compound camphor cream, not blindly use their own medication to avoid side effects.