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menthol

Irritant, Counter-irritant, Carminative · Counter-irritant, Carminative

Irritant, Counter-irritant, CarminativeCounter-irritant, Carminative
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated

Mechanism

Has cooling and soothing action.

Indications

Added to pain balms, throat paints, throat lozenges, and inhalers for relief of nasal congestion

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Sources: KD Tripathi 7e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team