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Camphorated oil 10% PO001

CGR-ES-060 · FN/2003/PO/001 ACEITE ALCANFORADO

For local reviewCGR-ES-060Spain · AEMPS

WORKSHEET FOR LOCAL APPROVAL — source authority does not replace batch approval.

Dosage formCutaneous solution
Reference batch100 g
Monograph version4.0
Source packagev4

Source formula

IngredientSource quantity
Racemic camphor10 g
Virgin olive oil90 g

Quantities refer to the source batch. This website does not automatically scale formulas, assign doses or calculate BUD.

Description

Documented in source

Yellowish translucent liquid.

References: [1]

Use and action

Documented in source

Symptomatic relief of myalgia/arthralgia according to the source.

References: [1]

Specifications

Documented in source

Yellowish translucent liquid.

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Light

Partial evidence

Protect virgin olive oil from light.

References: [2]

Air

Partial evidence

Camphor is volatile; keep the raw material well closed.
Virgin olive oil is oxidisable; store the raw material in a full, well-closed container.

References: [2] · [3]

Water and solubility

Not established

No specific information is established by the consulted sources. Complete this before local approval where critical to this preparation.

References: [1]

Humidity

Not established

No specific information is established by the consulted sources. Complete this before local approval where critical to this preparation.

References: [1]

Temperature

Partial evidence

Limit unnecessary camphor heating because of volatility.
Virgin olive oil raw material: ≤25°C. This storage limit does not change the specific formula’s processing temperatures.
For the finished product the source specifies:
Glass bottle, well closed, <25°C.

References: [1] · [2] · [3]

pH and related incompatibilities

Not established

No specific information is established by the consulted sources. Complete this before local approval where critical to this preparation.

References: [1]

Other incompatibilities

Not established

No specific information is established by the consulted sources. Complete this before local approval where critical to this preparation.

References: [1]

Ingredient-specific information

Partial evidence

Racemic camphor: Camphor is volatile; keep the raw material well closed.
Virgin olive oil: Virgin olive oil is oxidisable; store the raw material in a full, well-closed container.
These are selected facts for identified ingredients; relevant sensitivities and incompatibilities are detailed in the corresponding fields. This is not a complete SDS for every material.

References: [2] · [3]

Personal protective equipment

Partial evidence

Complete formula-specific PPE is not specified. Select gloves, eye protection and exposure controls using the exact materials’ SDS and the local risk assessment.
Supplementary AEMPS framework: clean long-sleeved laboratory clothing, hair covering and dedicated footwear/overshoes. Powder handling requires suitable eye/respiratory protection; change gloves with activity or damage. Select the exact type/material using SDS and risk assessment.

References: [1] · [4]

Risks and precautions

Partial evidence

A complete formula-specific hazard classification is not established. Assess potency, dust/aerosol, allergens, solvents, microbial risk and cross-contamination using the actual materials and process. Absence of a flag does not establish absence of hazard.

References: [1]

Compounding conditions

Documented in source

The corresponding AEMPS SOP specifies room temperature 25 ± 5°C and relative humidity ≤60%, unless the particular formula requires otherwise. This is the work environment, not processing or storage temperature.
Follow the addition sequence, temperatures and times stated under Preparation Procedure. The specific monograph is not a complete qualification of the local facility/equipment.

References: [1] · [5]

BUD rationale

Documented in source

3 months under the source conditions.
The source period applies to its exact composition, method and packaging. It is not this batch’s expiry date and cannot be transferred to another vehicle/strength. Calculate the actual date in the blank batch record.

References: [1]

Bases and dependencies

Partial evidence

No separate base is identified in the dependency register. Check any commercial vehicles/compound excipients listed in the formula.

References: [1]

Equipment

Editorial checklist

Indicative checklist derived from the method: Balance of suitable resolution, Containers and mixing tools compatible with the materials, Controlled heating and thermometer, Calibrated pH meter. Selection/qualification is defined locally.

References: [1]

Preparation procedure

Documented in source

Dissolve camphor in virgin olive oil with gentle heating and stirring. The source gives no numerical temperature.

References: [1] · [5]

Observations

Not established

No specific information is established by the consulted sources. Complete this before local approval where critical to this preparation.

References: [1]

Packaging

Documented in source

Glass bottle, well closed, <25°C.

References: [1]

Quality control

Partial evidence

Yellowish translucent liquid.
Additional tests from the referenced SOP:
Appearance and mass/volume. For batches: colour, clarity/opalescence, relative density, pH and microbiological testing RFE 5.1.4.
pH under PN/CP/001: normally test the untreated sample unless otherwise specified. Accurate measurement follows potentiometric RFE 2.2.3; strips are limited to checks not requiring high accuracy.

References: [1] · [5] · [6]

Storage

Documented in source

Glass bottle, well closed, <25°C.

References: [1]

Dispensing and directions

Documented in source

Cutaneous use only. Not under 2 years or on the nose/mucosa/damaged skin. During breastfeeding, avoid sites from which the infant may inhale vapours.

References: [1]

Labelling

editorial_specimen

Camphorated oil 10% PO001
Strength/variant: __________ Quantity: __________
Batch: __________ Prepared: __________ Use by: __________
Εξωτερική χρήση / External use
Dose/directions: __________
Storage: Glass bottle, well closed, <25°C.
Cutaneous use only. Not under 2 years or on the nose/mucosa/damaged skin. During breastfeeding, avoid sites from which the infant may inhale vapours.

References: [1]

Sources and traceability

  1. FN/2003/PO/001 ACEITE ALCANFORADO

    FN/2003 • ηλεκτρονικό κείμενο με NIPO 2020/2022 / electronic text with NIPO 2020/2022 · PDF pp. 2–3 · A1

    Review date reported in supplied metadata: 2026-09-10

  2. FN/2003/PA/027 OLIVA, ACEITE VIRGEN DE

    Διαθέσιμο κείμενο / Retrieved text · PDF pp. 1–2 · A1

    Review date reported in supplied metadata: 2026-09-10

  3. FN/2003/PA/002 ALCANFOR RACÉMICO

    Διαθέσιμο κείμενο / Retrieved text · PDF pp. 1–2 · A1

    Review date reported in supplied metadata: 2026-09-10

  4. PN/L/PG/002/00 INDUMENTARIA

    Διαθέσιμο κείμενο / Retrieved text · PDF pp. 1–5 · A1

    Review date reported in supplied metadata: 2026-09-10

  5. PN/L/FF/007/00 ELABORACIÓN DE SOLUCIONES

    Διαθέσιμο κείμενο / Retrieved text · PDF pp. 1–6 · A1

    Review date reported in supplied metadata: 2026-09-10

  6. PN/L/CP/001/00 DETERMINACIÓN DE PH

    Διαθέσιμο κείμενο / Retrieved text · PDF pp. 1–5 · A1

    Review date reported in supplied metadata: 2026-09-10

Provenance and reuse

This record comes from the supplied v4 collection. Primary-source rights and licences remain separate. No new comprehensive licence review has been performed for the earlier 239 records.

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