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Menthol/Camphor Product Safety

The safety and proper use of topical menthol/camphor products, including risks of irritation, burns, and systemic toxicity, especially in children or when ingested.

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What are the documented risks of using topical menthol/camphor products near the ear or nose?

are designed for external skin use and are repeatedly warned against being applied inside the nose, ears, or eyes because they can irritate and, in some circumstances, cause more serious local or syst...