Menthol
Over-the-CounterBrand names: Equate Honey Lemon Cough Drops
About This Medication
Oral preparation used for symptom management and health support.
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Menthol | - |
Indications & Usage
Dosage & Administration
Warnings & Precautions
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Uses temporarily relieves: cough as may occur with a cold occasional minor irritation and sore throat
Directions 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
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.
Menthol is available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
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- • DailyMed — Menthol drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Menthol label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 1250189 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Menthol (FDA National Drug Code)
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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS