Campho-Phenique is an over-the-counter medication used to treat cold sores and insect bites.

Campho-Phenique overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.

This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.

Campho-Phenique contains both camphor and phenol.

For information on products containing camphor alone, see camphor overdose.

The combination is found in Campho-Phenique. (However, camphor and phenol may be found separately in other products.)

• Airways and lungs
  • Irregular breathing
• Bladder and kidneys
  • Little or no urine output
• Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
  • Burning in the mouth or throat
• Heart and blood vessels:
  • Collapse
  • Low blood pressure
  • Rapid pulse
• Nervous system:
  • Agitation
  • Coma
  • Dizziness
  • Hallucinations
  • Muscle rigidity or muscle spasms
  • Seizures
  • Stupor
  • Twitching facial muscles
• Skin
  • Bluish colored lips and fingernails
  • Skin redness (from applying too much to the skin)
  • Sweating (extreme)
  • Yellow skin
• Stomach and intestines
  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Excessive thirst
  • Nausea and vomiting