Terpineol
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Terpineol is a naturally occurring monoterpene alcohol that has been isolated from a variety of sources such as cajuput oil, pine oil, and petitgrain oil [1]. There are three isomers, alpha-, beta-, and gamma-terpineol, the last two differing only by the location of the double bond. Terpineol is usually a mixture of these isomers with alpha-terpineol as the major constituent.
Indications
Terpineol is primarily indicated in conditions like Insomnia, Sleep disturbances.
Contraindications
Terpineol is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.
Side Effects
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Terpineol include Fatal edema, Pneumonitis, Irrational behavior.
Warnings
Wear impervious clothing to prevent skin contact. Use chemical safety goggles.
High Risk Groups
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Terpineol was found.
Storage
Solutions Store in a well closed container, . Protect from Heat.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.