VeriMom¿Es camphor seguro durante el embarazo?
No harmonised CLP reproductive classification for camphor (CAS 464-49-3) is listed on ECHA and there is no CIR or SCCS reproductive prohibition for camphor itself; therefore default reproductive hazard is 0. Topical camphor is measurably absorbed systemically in humans and the FDA limits camphor concentration in topical products (historically cited 11%), so topical exposure in pregnancy is given a low but measurable exposure score. ([echa.europa.eu](https://echa.europa.eu/lv/substance-information/-/substanceinfo/100.006.688?utm_source=openai))
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- ¿Es camphor seguro durante el embarazo?
- No harmonised CLP reproductive classification for camphor (CAS 464-49-3) is listed on ECHA and there is no CIR or SCCS reproductive prohibition for camphor itself; therefore default reproductive hazard is 0. Topical camphor is measurably absorbed systemically in humans and the FDA limits camphor concentration in topical products (historically cited 11%), so topical exposure in pregnancy is given a low but measurable exposure score. ([echa.europa.eu](https://echa.europa.eu/lv/substance-information/-/substanceinfo/100.006.688?utm_source=openai))
- ¿Es camphor seguro durante la lactancia?
- There are no authoritative sources (harmonised CLP, SCCS or CIR) identifying camphor as a reproductive or lactation hazard; direct data on transfer into human milk are lacking. Camphor is systemically absorbable after topical/inhalation exposure, so a low but measurable exposure for breastfeeding mothers is assigned. ([echa.europa.eu](https://echa.europa.eu/lv/substance-information/-/substanceinfo/100.006.688?utm_source=openai))
- ¿Es camphor seguro para la piel del bebé?
- Evidence from multiple clinical reports and reviews shows that young children can develop acute neurotoxicity (including seizures) after camphor ingestion and after dermal/inhalational exposures to camphor-containing products; pediatric cases and poison-control guidance indicate that small doses can produce severe toxicity. This establishes a suspected (non‑reproductive) hazard for infants exposed topically (scored here per user request for 0–3 yr skin safety). A demonstrated mechanism of systemic neurotoxicity and measurable dermal absorption supports m=2. Because infant skin has higher absorption per weight and reported dermal exposures have produced toxicity in toddlers, exposure for baby skin is moderate (adult topical absorption scored as 1; +1 for baby skin → 2). ([pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19403490/?utm_source=openai))
- ¿Cómo puntúa VeriMom a camphor?
- VeriMom puntúa camphor en 93/100 (sin riesgos conocidos) según el estado EU CosIng, clasificaciones ECHA y estudios PubMed.
- ¿Cuáles son las alternativas seguras a camphor en el embarazo?
- Consulta nuestra lista de alternativas seguras a camphor según función similar y clasificación sin riesgos conocidos.
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Aviso Médico
Esta información es solo para fines educativos y no constituye asesoramiento médico. Las puntuaciones de seguridad se basan en datos disponibles públicamente y pueden no reflejar todos los riesgos. Siempre consulte a su profesional de salud antes de usar cualquier producto durante el embarazo o la lactancia.