Naphthalene
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Sourced from openFDA- Uses: See symptoms on front panel.
Dosage & administration
Sourced from openFDAAdults and children: At the onset of symptoms, dissolve 5 pellets under the tongue 3 times a day until symptoms are relieved or as directed by a doctor.
FAERS reports
Reference statistics only. FAERS reports are voluntarily submitted and are not incidence rates, safety signals, or causal evidence. Counts reflect reporting volume — how often a reaction was reported, not how often it occurs. For decision-grade use, consult openFDA and the FAERS Public Dashboard directly.
4 total reports matchedLatest report Share = reports listing the reaction ÷ total matched reports. Rows can sum to >100% because a single report often lists multiple reactions.
- 1Acute Abdomen125%
- 2Cardiac Arrest125%
- 3Cholecystitis125%
- 4Exposure During Pregnancy125%
- 5Gallbladder Perforation125%
- 6Intentional Drug Misuse125%
- 7Iridocyclitis125%
- 8Respiratory Alkalosis125%
- 9Respiratory Arrest125%
- 10Suicide Attempt125%
Literature
Recent PubMed references pinned to Naphthalene as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
- Development and evaluation of a sequential-release hydrogel loaded emodin and shikonin for chronic refractory wound therapy.The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology · 2026 · Shen J, Chen J, Tong Y, et al.PMID 42264546DOI 10.1093/jpp/rgag050
- β, β-Dimethylacrylshikonin Triggers Caspase-Mediated Cell Apoptosis via Heme Oxygenase-1 Upregulation and ERK/p38 Activation in Prostate Cancer.Journal of cellular and molecular medicine · 2026 · Weng WC, Hsieh YH, Tang CH, et al.PMID 42260761DOI 10.1111/jcmm.71241
- Targeting of Leishmania proteins by β-Lapachone derivatives reveals a promising multitarget candidate.Archives of microbiology · 2026 · Mariano-Fernandes L, Silva J, da Rocha MN, et al.PMID 42250136DOI 10.1007/s00203-026-04989-1
- Precise and simultaneous SERS detection of sertraline and serotonin on large-scale sub-20 nm plasmonic gold nanocone arrays.Mikrochimica acta · 2026 · Gajdošová K, Bui TL, Chaloupková Z, et al.PMID 42249219DOI 10.1007/s00604-026-08164-7
- Locally delivered simvastatin and rosuvastatin in the treatment of chronic periodontitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.American journal of dentistry · 2026 · Zarei R, Vatankhah P, Chaparzade S, et al.PMID 42247362
- Deaths from suspected mothball poisoning in children.South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde · 2025 · Dempster M, Erasmus L, Johnstone S, et al.PMID 42246780DOI 10.7196/SAMJ.2025.v115i11.3192
- Microalgal cocultivation driven phycoremediation of Congo red: integrated biochemical profiling and LC-MS guided mechanism.Biodegradation · 2026 · Parida S, Mandal AK, Behera AK, et al.PMID 42240771DOI 10.1007/s10532-026-10320-y
- Efficacy and Safety of Clascoterone Cream 1% and Adapalene Gel 0.3% in Patients With Acne.Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2026 · Kircik L, Lamb AJ, Kircik A, et al.PMID 42235048DOI 10.36849/JDD.9761
Clinical trials
The 10 most recently updated of 3,475 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Naphthalene as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.
- Evaluating the Addition of the Immunotherapy Drug Atezolizumab to Standard Chemotherapy Treatment for Advanced or Metastatic Neuroendocrine Carcinomas That Originate Outside the LungRecruiting · Phase 2 · Phase 3 · Interventional · 189 enrolled · National Cancer Institute (NCI)NCT05058651updated 2026-06-12
- Eflornithine (DFMO) for Ewing Sarcoma and OsteosarcomaRecruiting · Phase 2 · Interventional · 406 enrolled · Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterNCT07321912updated 2026-06-12
- A Clinical Study of Gocatamig (MK-6070) and Infinatamab Deruxtecan (MK-2400) in People With Small Cell Lung Cancer (MK-6070-003)Recruiting · Phase 1 · Phase 2 · Interventional · 170 enrolled · Merck Sharp & Dohme LLCNCT07227597updated 2026-06-12
- A UGT1A1 Genotype-Directed Study of Belinostat Pharmacokinetics and ToxicityRecruiting · Phase 2 · Interventional · 60 enrolled · National Cancer Institute (NCI)NCT06406465updated 2026-06-12
- Sertraline Combined With Multi-Strain Probiotics for Adolescent DepressionRecruiting · Phase 2 · Interventional · 120 enrolled · First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical UniversityNCT07645157updated 2026-06-12
- Human Experimental Models of Pain (HEMP)Not yet recruiting · Interventional · 25 enrolled · National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)NCT07549490updated 2026-06-12
- A Study Comparing Tarlatamab, Durvalumab, Carboplatin, and Etoposide Versus Durvalumab, Carboplatin, and Etoposide in First-line Extensive Stage Small-Cell Lung Cancer (ES-SCLC)Recruiting · Phase 3 · Interventional · 330 enrolled · AmgenNCT07005128updated 2026-06-12
- Dinutuximab With Chemotherapy, Surgery and Stem Cell Transplantation for the Treatment of Children With Newly Diagnosed High Risk NeuroblastomaRecruiting · Phase 3 · Interventional · 478 enrolled · National Cancer Institute (NCI)NCT06172296updated 2026-06-12
- A Study to Compare Standard Therapy to Treat Hodgkin Lymphoma to the Use of Two Drugs, Brentuximab Vedotin and NivolumabRecruiting · Phase 3 · Interventional · 1,875 enrolled · National Cancer Institute (NCI)NCT05675410updated 2026-06-12
- i-NEED: NEw migrainE Drugs DatabaseRecruiting · Observational · 2,641 enrolled · IRCCS San Raffaele RomaNCT07103694updated 2026-06-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Naphthalene used for?
- According to FDA labeling, Naphthalene carries indications including: Uses: See symptoms on front panel.. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
Note. Data for
naphthalene is illustrative MVP content compiled from public sources. pharmacopeia is for educational and informational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.