title: Camphor toxicity.
abstract: Camphor is present in several over-the-counter compounds of questionable use and therefore may be ingested by small children. Because seizures may follow ingestion of certain amounts, appropriate treatment is needed, including the use of anticonvulsants.
mesh_terms: D000042:Absorption; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002164:Camphor / Q000378:metabolism / Q000506:poisoning*; D002606:Charcoal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005751:Gastric Lavage; D006464:Hemoperfusion; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008099:Liver / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012640:Seizures / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants; D002606:Charcoal; D002164:Camphor