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MENTHOL AND EUCALYPTUS INHALATION BP is a brand name for Menthol. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: For relief of the symptoms of coughs, colds and blocked noses
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
Inhaled via the mouth and nasal passages.
Adults, children over 3 months of age and the elderly:
Add one 5ml spoonful to a pint of hot, but not boiling water. The dose may be repeated after 4 hours if required.
Menthol may give rise to hypersensitivity reactions including contact dermatitis. There have been reports of apnoea and instant collapse in infants following the local application of menthol to their nostrils. Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important.
It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. uk/yellowcard.
Not suitable for children under 3 months. For external use only Keep all medicines away from children. 025% w/v. Benzalkonium chloride may cause wheezing and breathing difficulties (bronchospasm), especially if you have asthma.
Not suitable for children under 3 months. Contra-indicated in patients with hypersensitivity to menthol, eucalyptus or any of the other ingredients
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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