Menthol

Indications

Menthol is used for: Pharyngitis

Adult Dose

Oral Anesthetic Used for temporary relief for pharyngitis or throat irritation due to cough Dissolve 1 lozenge slowly in mouth; may repeat q2hr PRN

Child Dose

Oral Anesthetic Used for temporary relief for pharyngitis or throat irritation due to cough <5 years: Safety and efficacy not established >5 years: Dissolve 1 lozenge slowly in mouth; may repeat q2hr PRN

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Allergy to soy or other ingredients

Precautions

Consult physician if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting Consult physician if cough persists for >1 week or recurs Consult physician if sore throat does not improve in 7 days

Pregnancy-Lactation

Pregnancy Category: B Lactation: Unknown whether distributed in breast milk

Interactions

Side Effects

Side effects of Menthol :

Mode of Action

Topical anesthetic that reversibly blocks nerve conduction near the application site, thereby producing temporary loss of sensation in a limited area