Camphor / Menthol Topical Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 20, 2025.
Applies to the following strengths: 4.7%-2.6%; 4.8%-2.6%; 0.5%-0.5%; 5.5%-16%; 0.2%-3.5%; 9%-1.3%; 5.1%-5.1%; 3.6%-16%; 3%-5%; 11%-16%; 0.4%-3.5%; 4%-10%; 11%-11%; 0.23%-0.07%; 0.3%-0.3%
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Dermatitis
Camphor-menthol topical ointment:
Apply topically 3 to 4 times daily for not more than 7 days.
Camphor-menthol 0.5%-0.5% topical lotion:
Topically 2 to 3 times daily.
Camphor-menthol topical 4.8%-2.6% ointment:
Apply topically up to 3 times daily.
Camphor-menthol topical 9%-1.3% ointment:
Apply topically not more than 3 to 4 times daily for not more than 7 days.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Dermatitis
Camphor-menthol topical ointment:
2 years or older: Apply topically 3 to 4 times daily for not more than 7 days.
Camphor-menthol 0.5%-0.5% topical lotion:
2 years or older: Apply topically 2 to 3 times daily.
Camphor-menthol topical 4.8%-2.6% ointment:
2 years or older: Apply topically up to 3 times daily.
Camphor-menthol topical 9%-1.3% ointment:
2 years or older: Apply topically not more than 3 to 4 times daily for not more than 7 days.
Renal Dose Adjustments
No data available
Liver Dose Adjustments
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Dialysis
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