What each one is for, how to take it, side effects and warnings, side by side from the official labels.
| Peppermint Oil | Pain Relief Patch | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Non-Standardized Plant Allergenic Extract | Non-Standardized Plant Allergenic Extract |
| Used for | Uses ■For the effective treatment of mostnail fungus,athlete's foot,ringworm,and other skin fungus infections. ■Helps relieve symptoms such as discoloration,brittleness,thickened or crumbling nails. | For temporary relief of pains |
| Usual adult dose | Not on the label | ·Adults and children 12 years and over apply to affected area. |
| Children | Not on the label | change patch 1 to 2 times daily ·Children under 12 years, consult doctor before use How to apply: ·Clean and dry affected area ·Cut open pouch and remove patch ·Remove protective film and apply directly to area of pain ·Apply to affected area not more than 3 t… |
| Prescription (U.S.) | No (over the counter) | No (over the counter) |
| Common side effects | Stop use and ask a doctor Stop use and ask a doctor If discomfort persists. | Stop Use ·Condition worsens ·Severe skin irritation occurs ·Pain persists for more than 7 days ·Symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days |
From the official U.S. labels. Brands and strengths differ between countries.
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
Check them togetherPeppermint Oil is non-Standardized Plant Allergenic Extract and Pain Relief Patch is non-Standardized Plant Allergenic Extract. Peppermint Oil is used for: Uses ■For the effective treatment of mostnail fungus,athlete's foot,ringworm,and other skin fungus infections. ■Helps relieve symptoms such as discoloration,brittleness,thickened or crumbling nails. Pain Relief Patch is used for: For temporary relief of pains
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
It depends on what you are treating, your health and other medicines. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you which one suits you; this page shows what each official label says.