Menthol Pharmacology

Menthol

About Menthol
Terpenes and terpenoid, Antipruritic, decongestant, topical analgesic.
Mechanism of Action of Menthol
Menthol acts as a local anesthetic on the respiratory passageways and causing cough suppression. When Menthol is rubbed on the skin, it acts as a rubefacient and causes localized vasodilatation; which gives feelings of comfort and warmth. When applied gently on the skin, it acts as an anti-pruritic agent and creates a feeling of coolness, and mild local anaesthetic effect relieves itching. It has good soothing effect and acts as a demulcent. It also acts as a carminative.
Pharmacokinets of Menthol
N/A
Onset of Action for Menthol
N/A
Duration of Action for Menthol
N/A
Half Life of Menthol
N/A
Side Effects of Menthol
1.Irritation
2.Anxiety
3.Excitement
4.Delirium
5.Colic
6.Nausea
7.Vomiting
8.Diarrhoea
9.Convulsions
10.Apnoea
11.Asystole
12.Contact dermatitis
13.Allergic reactions
Contra-indications of Menthol
1. Hypersensitivity to the drug
2.Should not applies to broken, injured, or burned skin
Special Precautions while taking Menthol
1.Should not apply Menthol directly in to or near the nostrils of small children or asthma patients
2.Prolonged use
3.Seizures
4.Should not take steam inhalation orally
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Use with caution
below 2 years: Contraindicated
Indications for Menthol
1. Rubefacient.
2.Ingredient in cough preparations
3.Antipruritic
4. Ingredient in ointment or liniment to treat sprains; joint and muscle pain
5.Sore throat
6.Cold sores
7.Hay fever
8.As an inhalant to relieve nasal, bronchial, or upper respiratory congestion
9.Sinusitis
10.Bronchial cough
11.Pharyngeal inflammation
Interactions for Menthol
N/A
Typical Dosage for Menthol
Dosage individualized based on requirements of the patient.
Lozenges: Dissolve lozenge (5%-10% menthol) slowly in the mouth hourly as needed by the patients.
Topical: Rubbed on the throat and chest in a layer loosely covered with a warm dry cloth; up to thrice daily.
In vaporizer: Menthol (3.2%) in a hot steam vaporizer can be used by adding 1 tbsp of solution for each quart of cold water, or 1tsp of solution for each pint, up to thrice daily
Schedule of Menthol
N/A
Storage Requirements for Menthol
Store at a cool dry place in a well closed container. Protect from light and heat. Keep out of reach of children.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Menthol
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Menthol
Provide symptomatic treatment and supportive measures.

Home Delivery for Menthol in Your City

Medicine India is just a publishing medium for medicine related information and does not provide services or sales of medicines including menthol.

However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for menthol and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for menthol may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take menthol only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for menthol before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for menthol with the pharmacy.

Menthol is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for menthol might be better known than menthol itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have menthol in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for menthol.