يستعمل دواء مينثور جل موضعي 30جمmenthor topical gel. 30 gm analgesic analgesic

mechanism of action of camphor -camphor acts as a rubefacient when it is rubbed on the skin and causes localized vasodilatation; which gives feelings of comfort and warmth. when applied gently on the skin it acts as an anti-pruritic agent and creates a feeling of coolness and a mild local anaesthetic effect and relieves itching. when ingested in small amounts it creates feelings of warmth and comfort in the epigastrium. camphor acts as a local anesthetic on the respiratory passageways and causing cough suppression. -pharmacokinets of camphor -absorption: well absorbed through the skin distribution: widely distributed in the body and crosses the placenta metabolism: metabolized in liver excretion: excreted mainly through urine and a minor portion is excreted through lungs.