Camphor (Karvol Plus) belongs to the class of medicines called rubefacients/antitussives. When applied to the skin, it increases blood flow and local temperature of the affected area which suppresses and temporarily relieves pain sensations. It also eases cough, nasal/throat irritation by moistening air passages when used along with steam.
Prescription: Yes
Medicine Interaction: If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Karvol Plus Capsule may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Karvol Plus Capsule may interact with the following drugs and products:
Alcohol
Amitriptyline
Anisindione
Antidiabetes drugs
Diclofenac
Dicumarol
Fresh crataegus berries
Lovastatin
Omeprazole
Warfarin
Side Effects: A side effect of any drug can be defined as the unwanted or undesired effect produced by the drug. The side effect can be major or in few medications minor that can be ignored. Side effects not only vary from drug to drug, but it also depends on the dose of the drug, the individual sensitivity of the person, brand or company which manufactures it. If side effects overweigh the actual effect of the medicine, it may be difficult to convince the patient to take the drug. Few patients get specific side effects to specific drugs, in that case, a doctor replaces the drug with another. If you feel any side effect and it troubles you, do not forget to share with your healthcare practitioner.
How to Store it: Store in a cool dry place.
Over Dose: Store in a cool dry place.
Precautions: Store in a cool dry place.
Missed Dose: Store in a cool dry place.
