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Menthol


, Colorless crystals with a strong smell of mint and a cooling taste. Obtained from mint oil, as well as synthetically. When rubbed into the skin and applied to the mucous membranes causes irritation of the nerve endings, accompanied by a sensation of light cold, burning, tingling, has a local anesthetic effect. External apply as a soothing and anesthetic for neuralgia, arthralgia (rubbing alcohol solution, oily suspension, ointments). When migraines are used in the form of menthol pencils. In inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract (runny nose, pharyngitis, laryngitis, etc.), menthol is used for lubrication and inhalation, and also in the form of drops in the nose. Menthol lubrication of the nasopharynx is contraindicated in young children due to possible reflex suppression and respiratory arrest. Menthol is an integral part of Zelenin drops.