Substance · official US FDA label

Menthol (menthol)

62 medicines listed on Vimpia contain it, alone or combined. Below, the official US FDA label for menthol, unchanged.

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The official US FDA label for menthol (published as MENTHOL 15% SMELLING SALTS), effective September 9, 2026, describes products sold in the United States. The medicine sold in DR Congo may differ in strength, form or approved uses: ask a pharmacist or a doctor.

Official US FDA label for menthol

Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA), unchanged. The full label on DailyMed.

Uses

Use For the temporary stimulation of the senses to restore alertness.

Dosage

US dosage, for products sold in the United States. For a medicine bought in DR Congo, follow its box, its leaflet or your pharmacist.

Directions Hold bottle 10-15 cm (4-6 inches) from nostrils. Inhale gently. Do not place directly inside the nostrils. Do not inhale for more than 2 seconds per use. Do not use more than once every 60 minutes. Do not use more than 10 times per day. Use only as needed. If symptoms persist, consult a healthcare professional.

Warnings and precautions

Warnings For inhalation use only. Do not ingest or apply to skin. Avoid direct contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water for 15 minutes. Use only as directed. Misuse may be harmful. Use in a well-ventilated area. Do not use in enclosed spaces. Prolonged exposure may cause irritation. Discontinue use if discomfort occurs. Possible side effects include nasal irritation, coughing, or shortness of breath. If symptoms persist, discontinue use and consult a doctor.

Medicines that contain it

Names as they are sold. A medicine without an English page links to its French page.

Alivio 1.16% p/p /1% p/p / 3% p/p, 10% p/p,/ 5% p/p, aérosol topique (in French)
Combined with other substances
Alltoux 50 mg / 50 mg / 1.25 mg / 2.5 mg par 5ml, sirop (in French)
Combined with other substances
ALPHA TUSSIF 10.0 mg/100.0 mg/40.0 mg/ 0.01 ml dans 5ml, sirop (in French)
Combined with other substances
Arokof 2.5mg/115mg/45mg/1.1 mg/, sirop (in French)
Combined with other substances
Biakof Toux 12.5mg/100mg/75mg/2.5 mg par 15 ml, sirop (in French)
Combined with other substances
Bontril 16 mg/23.2 mg/18,8 mg/12,6 mg/ 683,2 mg/360,8 mg, solution pour bain de bouche (in French)
Combined with other substances
Broxol 15 mg/ 50 mg / 1,5 mg/ 2 mg / 1 mg par 5ml, sirop (in French)
Combined with other substances
Brozelin 30mg/2mg/50mg/1mg par 5ml, sirop (in French)
Combined with other substances
Buthol 8mg/1mg/100mg/ 1mg par 5 ml, sirop (in French)
Combined with other substances
Cesakrol Plus 15 mg/ 50 mg/ 2,5 mg/ 1 mg par 5 ml, sirop (in French)
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Cofu-Tol 2mg/4mg/100mg/1 mg par 10ml, sirop (in French)
Combined with other substances
Cold Grip Inhaler 41,54% p/p41,54% p/p12,27% p/p, vicks à inhaler (in French)
Combined with other substances
Confo, pommade (in French)
Combined with other substances
Corilox 2 mg/ 4 mg/ 100 mg/ 1 mg, sirop (in French)
Combined with other substances
Davimov 15.0 % p/p5.0 % p/p3.0 % p/p2.0 % p/p, crème topique (in French)
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Diclique 1 % P/P/ 3% P/P/ 10 % P/P/ 5 % P/P, gel topique (in French)
Combined with other substances
Diclomex 1.16%/1.00%/3%/2.00%, gel topique (in French)
Combined with other substances
Dola Cr 1,16 % (p/p)/ 1,0%(p/p)/ 10% (p/p) / 5.0% P/P, aérosol topique (in French)
Combined with other substances
DOLADOL ULTRAGEL 10 mg/30 mg/80 mg/60 mg/0.15 mg, crème (in French)
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DOLEX SPRAY 1,16 % p/p/ 10 % p/p/3 % p/p/5 % p/p, aérosol orale (in French)
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Doulbom 1.16% p/p /1% p/p/3% p/p/1% p/p/ 10% p/p/5% p/p, crème topique (in French)
Combined with other substances
Fast Quick 1,0 % p/p, 10,0 % p/p, 3,0 % p/p, 5,0 % p/p, aérosol (in French)
Combined with other substances
Fast Quick Spray 1,0 % p/p/ 10,0 % p/p/3,0 % p/p/5,0% p/p/100% p/p, aérosol topique (in French)
Combined with other substances
Good Morning 56.32mg/11.25mg/2.20m g/2.20mg/1.10 mg/1/10mg/0.04ml/0.03 ml, sirop (in French)
Combined with other substances
Guamen 1.25 mg/50 mg/15 mg/2.5 mg par 5ml, sirop (in French)
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Indaflex 3% p/p / 3% p/p / 15% p/p / 0.025% p/p / 7.5% p/p /1% p/p, crème topique (in French)
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Indaflex Spray 1,0 % p/p/ 10,0 % p/p/3,0 % p/p/5,0% p/p/100% p/p, aérosol nasal (in French)
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Indatoux Adulte 15 mg/ 5 mg/ 2 mg/ 2.5 mg par 5ml, sirop (in French)
Combined with other substances
Kaptol Pastille 0.34% p/p/0.24% p/p, pastille (in French)
Combined with other substances
Koffgo Expectorant 2.2 mg/ 100 mg/ 40 mg,/ 1.1 mg par 5 ml, sirop (in French)
Combined with other substances
Kofsil BP 15 mg/ 1.25 mg,/ 50 mg/ 1.1 mg par 5 ml, sirop (in French)
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Koftoux 110mg /1,1mg/50mg/1,1mg par 5ml, sirop (in French)
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Koftoux Sirop 110mg/1,1mg/50mg/1,1 mg par 5ml, sirop (in French)
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Kofurex 29,76 mg/7,00 mg/3,00 mg, pastille orale (in French)
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Kofurex 4mg/2mg/100mg/1mg par 5ml, sirop (in French)
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Lofnac 1,00 % p/p ; 3,00 % p/p ; 10,00 % ; 5,00 % p/p, gel topique (in French)
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Muco -Asthalin Expectorant 2mg/4mg/1mg par 5ml, sirop (in French)
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Nebolitox 10 mg/ 100 mg/ 50 mg, gel (in French)
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Nocold, Inhaler 42 %, /42 %/12 %., poudre pour inhn (in French)
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Otricome 0,0001, gouttes nasal (in French)
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Pabu Gel 1,16 % (P/P)/3.00 % (P/P)/2.00 % (P/P), gel topique (in French)
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PALKOF 2 mg/ 1.5 mg/0.5 mg/50 mg, sirop (in French)
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REFRESH 5,4 mg /155 mg/3 mg/ 3 mg, solution buvable (in French)
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Relevo 1 % P/P3 % P/P10 % P/P5 % P/P, aérosol topique (in French)
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Reliflam 10 mg/80 mg/60 mg/0.15 mg, gel topique (in French)
Combined with other substances
Rhumalgan Spray 1,16 % P/P/ 3.00 % P/P /10.00 % P/P/ 5.00 % P/P, aérosol topique (in French)
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Rufenac Spray 1.16 % p/p /1,0 % p/p /10,0 % p/P/3,0 % p/p/5 % p/p q.s/100 % p/p, aérosol à usage externe (in French)
Combined with other substances
RUFENAC SPRAY 1.16 % p/p/1,0 % p/p /10,0 % p/p/3,0 % p/p /5 % P/P, aérosol à usage externe (in French)
Combined with other substances
Secours Gel 1,16% (P/P)/3% (P/P)/10% (P/P)/ 5% (P/P), gel topique (in French)
Combined with other substances
Shaltoux Natural Arôme De Miel & Citron, pastille (in French)
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Shaltoux Rapid 15 mg/135mg /57mg /1.1mg par 5ml, sirop (in French)
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Simba Pour Inhalation Par Vapeur Ou Sèche, capsule molle (in French)
Combined with other substances
Socomol 10,0 % p/v/ 5.0 % p/v, aérosol topique (in French)
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Tussiplex 2,3000 g0,0440 g0,9000 g0,0220 g, sirop (in French)
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Vard's Kofsil 0,34 g P/P /0,24 g P/P, pastille orale (in French)
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Vikas Pastille 29.76 mg/5.25 mg/1.44 mg/0.25 mg/ 0.19 mg/5 mg, pastille (in French)
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Vim, pommade inhalation (in French)
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Zaphitoux 5 mg / 125 mg / 1.25 mg par 5 ml, sirop (in French)
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Zebu 1.16% p/p / 3% p/p / 5% p/p, aérosol topique (in French)
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Zebu 1.16% p/p /1% p/p / 2% p/p /3% p/p, gel topique (in French)
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Zecuf Herbal, Pastilles À Base De Plantes 15mg/10mg/10mg/7mg, pastille (in French)
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Zenkof 2mg100mg50mg1mg, sirop (in French)
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Sources

●Labels: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA (public domain). Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA), unchanged. DailyMed.
●English names of substances: RxNorm, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
●Marketing authorizations: register of the ACOREP, DR Congo.
●Essential medicines: national list of essential medicines of DR Congo (LNME).
●Composition: public medicines database of France (BDPM), ANSM, open licence.

Public information, for reference only: it does not replace the advice of a pharmacist or a doctor. Vimpia writes nothing about how to use a medicine and translates nothing: the label is the US FDA's, unchanged; names, composition and authorizations come from the official sources above.