About the medicine: Menthol: uses, dosage and brands worldwide
Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. This is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.
What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.
Temporarily relieves: cough as may occur with a cold occasional minor irritation and sore throat
persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
Sore throat warning: if sor throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days, see your dentist or doctor promptly. These symptoms may be serious.
Stop use and ask doctor if cough persists for more than 7 days, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistant headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. sore throat is severe, or irritation, pain or redness lasts or worsens sore mouth does not improve in 7 days
If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use.
Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.
Label for menthol, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.
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Polarice Gel contains Menthol (2.5%), as gel, according to its NAFDAC registration record.
Yes. Polarice Gel is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number A4-100410, and its registration is active as of 12 November 2026.
No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Polarice Gel in our automatically synced alert list.
Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number A4-100410, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.
Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: adults and children 5 years and over - dissolve 1 lozenge slowly in mouth. Repeat every 2 hours as needed or as directed by a doctor. children under 5 years - ask a doctor…
temporarily relieves: cough as may occur with a cold occasional minor irritation and sore throat (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for menthol. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)
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