Eucalyptus oil + Menthol + Methyl salicylate Pharmacology

Eucalyptus oil + Menthol + Methyl salicylate

About Eucalyptus oil + Menthol + Methyl salicylate

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Mechanism of Action of Eucalyptus oil + Menthol + Methyl salicylate

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Pharmacokinets of Eucalyptus oil + Menthol + Methyl salicylate

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Onset of Action for Eucalyptus oil + Menthol + Methyl salicylate

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Duration of Action for Eucalyptus oil + Menthol + Methyl salicylate

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Half Life of Eucalyptus oil + Menthol + Methyl salicylate

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Side Effects of Eucalyptus oil + Menthol + Methyl salicylate

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Contra-indications of Eucalyptus oil + Menthol + Methyl salicylate

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Special Precautions while taking Eucalyptus oil + Menthol + Methyl salicylate

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Pregnancy Related Information

Use with caution

Old Age Related Information

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Breast Feeding Related Information

Use with caution

Children Related Information

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Indications for Eucalyptus oil + Menthol + Methyl salicylate

1.Gingivitis
2.Plaque

Interactions for Eucalyptus oil + Menthol + Methyl salicylate

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Typical Dosage for Eucalyptus oil + Menthol + Methyl salicylate

Rinse and gargle for 30 seconds with 20 ml (2/3 fluid ounce or 4 teaspoonfuls) morning and night.

Schedule of Eucalyptus oil + Menthol + Methyl salicylate

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Storage Requirements for Eucalyptus oil + Menthol + Methyl salicylate

Stored in a well closed container. Keep out of the reach of children.

Effects of Missed Dosage of Eucalyptus oil + Menthol + Methyl salicylate

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Effects of Overdose of Eucalyptus oil + Menthol + Methyl salicylate

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Eucalyptus oil

About Eucalyptus oil

Essential oil derived from eucalyptus leaves, Topical decongestant, antiseptic, insect repellent and biopesticide.

Mechanism of Action of Eucalyptus oil

Eucalyptus oil is a rubefacient. It produces reddening of the skin by dilatation of the blood vessel and gives a soothing feeling of warmth. It is also called as counterirritant because they produce their action by counter irritation. Irritation of the sensory nerve endings alters pain in the underlying muscle or joints that are served by the same nerves.

Pharmacokinets of Eucalyptus oil

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Onset of Action for Eucalyptus oil

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Half Life of Eucalyptus oil

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Side Effects of Eucalyptus oil

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Contra-indications of Eucalyptus oil

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Special Precautions while taking Eucalyptus oil

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Pregnancy Related Information

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Old Age Related Information

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Breast Feeding Related Information

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Children Related Information

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Indications for Eucalyptus oil

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Interactions for Eucalyptus oil

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Typical Dosage for Eucalyptus oil

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Schedule of Eucalyptus oil

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Storage Requirements for Eucalyptus oil

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Effects of Missed Dosage of Eucalyptus oil

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Effects of Overdose of Eucalyptus oil

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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

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Onset of Action for Menthol

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Duration of Action for Menthol

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Half Life of Menthol

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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

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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

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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.

Methyl salicylate

About Methyl salicylate

Salicylates, Rubefacient, counterirritant.

Mechanism of Action of Methyl salicylate

Methyl salicylate is a rubefacient. It produces reddening of the skin by dilatation of the blood vessel and gives a soothing feeling of warmth. It is also called as counterirritant because they produce their action by counter irritation. Irritation of the sensory nerve endings alters pain in the underlying muscle or joints that are served by the same nerves.

Pharmacokinets of Methyl salicylate

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Side Effects of Methyl salicylate

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Contra-indications of Methyl salicylate

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Special Precautions while taking Methyl salicylate

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Pregnancy Related Information

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Indications for Methyl salicylate

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Typical Dosage for Methyl salicylate

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Schedule of Methyl salicylate

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Storage Requirements for Methyl salicylate

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Effects of Missed Dosage of Methyl salicylate

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Effects of Overdose of Methyl salicylate

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