Side effect(s) of Clove oil

Last Updated on Apr 25, 2023

Review the side-effects of Clove oil as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Skin: Mild skin and mucous membrane irritation, contact dermatitis, inflammation of lips and mouth

  Blood: Blood clotting disorder

  Gastrointestinal: Liver damage

Adverse effects like coma, acidosis, generalized seizure, disordered blood clotting and acute liver damage have been observed in children under 2 years of age who have consumed 5-10 ml of clove oil.

Other Precautions :

• Ingestion of clove oil can cause adverse effects; this has been reported in children under 2 years of age
• Using too much oil can make patients sensitive to it
• Do not use for eyes, ears or nose
• Avoid contact with the skin and gums; repeated use may cause gum damage
• Clove oil or any of its components must not be used as an anesthetic for fish, especially for long exposures due to toxicity concerns for the fish and to humans consuming them

Drug Name : Clove oil

Clove oil generic Clove oil has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in dentistry as an analgesic (for relief of dental pain), for its use in dental cements, as a fragrance in aromatherapy oils, in transdermal drug delivery systems and in food as a flavoring agent. Clove oil is obtained by distillation of the flowers, stems and leaves of the clove tree. Its primary and bioactive constituent eugenol (constituting 49 - 87%) is well-known for its therapeutic properties and is widely used in dentistry as an analgesic for toothache , joint pain, and as a antispasmodic. Clove oil has also been found to possess antimicrobial (works against several bacteria and fungal strains), antiviral, anticancer, antioxidant (a neuroprotective for the treatment of memory deficits caused by oxidative stress), anti inflammatory, insecticidal, antidiabetic and lipid lowering properties.