Side Effects & Safety

Special Precautions & Warnings:

: Do not take turpentine oil by mouth. Turpentine oil iswhen taken by mouth. Turpentine oil can cause serious side effects, including headache , sleeplessness, coughing , bleeding in the lungs, vomiting kidney damage, brain damage , coma, and death.: When small amounts of turpentine oil are applied to the skin, it is. It might cause skin irritation and allergic reactions in some people. But applying large amounts of turpentine oil to the skin is. In some cases, applying too much turpentine oil to the skin can cause kidney or nervous system damage.: There isn't enough information to know if turpentine oil is safe when inhaled. Inhaling turpentine oil can cause discomfort of the throat and lungs. It can also cause spasms of the airways in some people, particularly in those with asthma and whooping cough : Do not let children take turpentine oil by mouth. Taking turpentine oil by mouth is. Children are particularly sensitive to the chemicals in turpentine oil, and they can die after swallowing it. There isn't enough information to know whether turpentine oil can be safely inhaled by children or applied to their skin. It's best to avoid any use of turpentine oil in children.: Taking turpentine oil by mouth is. In addition to its potential to cause poisoning, it might cause a miscarriage . Not enough is known about the safety of putting it on the skin or inhaling it if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.: Don't use turpentine oil if you have an allergy to it.: Don't inhale turpentine oil if you have asthma, whooping cough, or other lung problems, including inflammation of the lungs. It might make your condition worse.