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Menthol

temporarily relieves: cough as may occur with a cold occasional minor irritation and sore throat.

Checked against the official label · Updated

Vendido sem receita médica em alguns países Oral Alertas de segurança registados

How to use Menthol

O que diz a bula oficial. Se um médico receitou, siga a receita. Se a bula da sua caixa for diferente, vale a da sua caixa.

Para quem é

Temporarily relieves: cough as may occur with a cold occasional minor irritation and sore throat

Como tomar e com que frequência
  • 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
Talk to a doctor first if

persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)

Warnings

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.

Possíveis efeitos colaterais

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

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use.

Se esquecer uma dose

Tome assim que lembrar, a menos que esteja quase na hora da próxima dose. Nesse caso, pule a dose esquecida. Nunca tome duas doses de uma vez para compensar. Confira a bula, pois alguns medicamentos são diferentes.

From the official U.S. FDA label for this active ingredient. Your pack may have a different strength, so always read its leaflet. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Label dated 2025-12-23.

Marcas pelo mundo

Products with Menthol as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.

Registered products

United States (FDA)

Extreme EmuMETHYL SALICYLATE 11.2 g/112g, MENTHOL 2.24 g/112g · Cream · Renu Laboratories, LLC
NDC 76348-495Label
Mgc Health Cough Drops Honey Herb Honey HerbMENTHOL 2 mg/1 · Lozenge · Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
NDC 83698-143Label
Serynth Smelling SaltsMENTHOL 15 g/100g · Inhalant · Hubei Minxin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
NDC 87957-011Label
Cherry Cough DropMENTHOL 5.8 mg/1 · Lozenge · Safeway Inc.
NDC 21130-266Label
Myco Clinic Pain ReliefCAMPHOR (NATURAL) 11 g/100g, MENTHOL 16 g/100g · Ointment · Aidance Scientific, Inc., DBA Aidance Skincare & Topical Solutions
NDC 24909-013Label

Nigeria (NAFDAC)

NAFDACEcopain A4-101757NAFDACEx-Coff A11-100047NAFDACPalnac Gel A4-100625NAFDACLofnac Gel 04-7092NAFDACZabnac Gel A4-101259NAFDACOstmax Gel C4-1480NAFDACVolini Gel A4-3978NAFDACOkuma Cream B4-3716NAFDACStednac Gel A4-100649NAFDACDeepcam Gel A4-101008NAFDACDorivan Gel A4-101266NAFDACKapurol Gel A4-100787

Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.

Safety alerts and recalls

Zicam, Cold Remedy, Medicated Nasal Swabs, With Cooling Menthol & Eucalyptus, 20 Single-Use Swabs per carton, Zinc-Free Homeopathic, Distributed by Church & Dwight Co. Inc., Ewing,U.S. FDA Class II
10 Aug 2026 · Church & Dwight Co., Inc. · OngoingCGMP Deviations; FDA inspection of the contract manufacturer noted out of limit results for microbiological testing
MGC Health, Menthol- Cough Suppressant, Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Honey Lemon, 30-count bag, Distributed By: Medical Group Care, LLC, 1035 Collier Center Way, STE 5, Naples, FLU.S. FDA Class II
20 Mar 2026 · Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. · OngoingThis recall is being initiated following FDA's recommendation based on certain observations noted during an August 15, 2025, inspection of the manufacturing facility that may bear on product quality.
MGC Health, Menthol- Cough Suppressant, Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Sugar Free, Honey Lemon, 25-count bag, Distributed By: Medical Group Care, LLC, 1035 Collier Center Way, STE 5U.S. FDA Class II
20 Mar 2026 · Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. · OngoingThis recall is being initiated following FDA's recommendation based on certain observations noted during an August 15, 2025, inspection of the manufacturing facility that may bear on product quality.
Discount Drug Mart Food Market, Cough Drops, Menthol -Cough Suppressant Anesthetic, 30-count bag, Distributed By: Drug Mart-Food Fair, Medina, Ohio 44256, Made in China, NDC: 83698U.S. FDA Class II
20 Mar 2026 · Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. · OngoingThis recall is being initiated following FDA's recommendation based on certain observations noted during an August 15, 2025, inspection of the manufacturing facility that may bear on product quality.

A recall usually affects certain batches only. Compare the lot number on your pack.

Check your pack of Menthol

Type the registration number on the pack, or scan it with your camera.

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Questions about Menthol

What is Menthol used for?

temporarily relieves: cough as may occur with a cold occasional minor irritation and sore throat (From the official U.S. FDA label.)

How do I take Menthol?

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…

Do I need a prescription for Menthol?

In many countries Menthol is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.

What brands contain Menthol?

Menthol is sold under names such as Equate Honey Lemon Cough Drops. Brand names differ between countries.

What are the side effects of Menthol?

The official label lists: 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 Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.

Can children take Menthol?

The label gives a separate dose by age: children 5 years. Check the pack or ask a pharmacist.

Can I take Menthol when pregnant or breastfeeding?

If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use. Ask your doctor or midwife first.

How can I check that my Menthol is genuine?

Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

Sources

This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.