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Philippe Camus, M.D.

Dijon, France

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Vicks Vaporub TM (R)

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VIII.d Thermal (burns, frostbite), chemical or caustic injury on the face, mouth, tongue, pharynx or upper airway

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Air passages include the nostrils

Last update : 04/11/2018
 
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Camphor
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Oil-/lipid-based formulations (parenteral)
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Paraffin-Vaseline-Oil-Lipids (Mineral or other) p.o./inhaled/aspirated
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Publications

Microwave-superheated Vics Vapo Rub: an ocular public health danger.
American journal of ophthalmology 2004 Feb;137;379-80 2004 Feb

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