Menthol

Generic Name
Menthol
Brand Names
Absorbine Jr Antifungal, Mentholatum
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C10H20O
CAS Number
2216-51-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
BZ1R15MTK7
Background

Menthol is a covalent organic compound made synthetically or obtained from peppermint or other mint oils. Forming clear or white waxy, crystalline substance, menthol is typically solid at room temperature. (-)-Menthol is the naturally-occurring and main form of menthol, and is assigned the (1R,2S,5R) configuration. Menthol mediates anesthetic properties and ...

Indication

Used to treat occasional minor irritation, pain, sore mouth, and sore throat as well as cough associated with a cold or inhaled irritants.

Associated Conditions
Allergic Reaction, Back Pain Lower Back, Back pain, Chilblains, Common Cold, Contusions, Cough, Cough caused by Common Cold, Dandruff, Flu caused by Influenza, Generalised muscle aches, Haemorrhoids, Intercostal Pain, Itching caused by Dandruff, Itching of the scalp, Joint Pain, Mild pain, Muscle Strain, Muscle; Fatigue, Myalgia, Nasal Congestion, Oral Pain, Pain caused by Fracture Bone, Productive cough, Psoriasis, Redness of the scalp, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Shoulder Stiffness, Sore Throat, Sprains, Stiff Shoulder, Stiff neck, Swelling, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection, Articular inflammation, Hematomas, Muscle, joint pains, Nonspecific pain, Scalp irritation
Associated Therapies
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