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Menthol

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

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Drug facts

Used for
Uses temporarily relieves: cough as may occur with a cold occasional minor irritation and sore throat
How to take it
  • Not for use on children under 2 years of age.
  • Adults & children 2 years & older: Apply liberally to painful area and massage until gel is absorbed into the skin.

What it is used for

Temporarily relieves:

  • Minor muscle aches and pains

How to take it

For the temporary relief of minor muscle aches and pains. See important warnings under "When using this product".

  • Not for use on children under 2 years of age.
  • Adults & children 2 years & older: Apply liberally to painful area and massage until gel is absorbed into the skin. Repeat 3 to 4 times daily.

Warnings

For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes.

  • Ask a doctor before use if you have a cough associated with:
  • Smoking
  • Excessive phlegm
  • Asthma
  • Emphysema
  • Persistent or chronic cough

When using this product, do not:

  • Heat, microwave, or add to hot water or any container where heating water may cause splattering and result in burns
  • Use in eyes or directly on mucous membranes
  • Take by mouth or place in nostrils
  • Apply to wounds or damaged skin
  • Bandage skin

Consult a doctor and discontinue Use:

  • If condition worsens, persists more than 1 week or tends to recur.

Keep out of reach of children.

  • In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Active Ingredient Purpose

Menthol, 1.25% Topical analgesic

Cite this page

NLM

sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Menthol; [reviewed 2026 Aug 3; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/menthol

APA 7th

sofidex. (2026, August 3). Menthol. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/menthol

AMA 11th

Menthol. sofidex. Reviewed August 3, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/menthol

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