Eucalyptol (Eucalyptol)
Overview of Eucalyptol
Eucalyptol is a component of eucalyptus oil. Eucalyptol is used as an antiseptic in inflammation of nose, throat and in certain skin diseases.
Indication of Eucalyptol
Eucalyptol is primarily indicated in conditions like Cough, Nasal congestion.
Contraindication of Eucalyptol
Eucalyptol is contraindicated in conditions like Renal calculi.
Side Effects of Eucalyptol
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Eucalyptol, which give rise to further complications include Aspiration Secondary to vomitting and loss of consciousness, Weak Carcinogenic activity on mouse skin.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Eucalyptol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Vomiting, Aspiration, Unconsciousmeas, Buring Secration after Injection.
Precautions of Eucalyptol
Oily solution of eucalyptol should be avoided for use in nasal sprays, because it inhibits the ciliary movements.