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
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Menthol :
Mechanism of Action
Topical anesthetic that reversibly blocks nerve conduction near the application site, thereby producing temporary loss of sensation in a limited area