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Menthol
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Description
Menthol is an organic compound used either alone or in a combination with other medicines to relieve minor muscle pain and aches associated with conditions such as arthritis, low back pain, etc. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 2 years of age.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Menthol
Eye irritation
Rash
Itching
Skin blistering
Erythema
Uses of Menthol
What is it prescribed for?
Muscular pain
This medicine is used to provide temporary relief from muscular aches and pains associated with conditions such as low back pain, arthritic pain, etc.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
Onset of action
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.Duration of effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.Safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is it habit forming?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary.Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. If the medicine is used, care should be taken such that the infant does not come in contact with the medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to menthol or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. If the medicine is used, care should be taken such that the infant does not come in contact with the medicine.
General warnings
Topical use
This medicine is recommended for use only on the skin; it is not recommended for use in the eyes. You are advised not to use this medicine on open wounds or damaged skin.
Missed Dose
This medicine is usually applied on an as-needed basis.
Overdose
An overdose of this medicine is not expected to cause severe symptoms. However, if the medicine is swallowed, seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Apply a thin layer of medication to the affected area and rub in gently and thoroughly. You should wash your hands before and after applying the medication. Consult a doctor if your symptoms do not improve, worsen, or persist for more than 7 days. Do not apply more than 3 to 4 times within a 24-hour period.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine causes a feeling of coolness on the skin. It also reduces itching and pain.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Miscellaneous agents
Schedule
OTC
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Information on this page was last updated on 6 Jun 2018
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