Menthol
Menthol
Definition
An organic compound made synthetically or obtained from peppermint or mint oils with flavoring and local anesthetic properties. When added to pharmaceuticals and foods, menthol functions as a fortifier for peppermint flavors. It also has a counterirritant effect on skin and mucous membranes, thereby producing a local analgesic or anesthetic effect.
Also known as Menthol, MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM — per NCIT
Also identified as
- NCIT NCIT:C80301 per NCIT
- SCTID 387414008 per RXNORM
- SCTID 73170009 per RXNORM
- UNII 80R52064AQ per RXNORM
- UNII L7T10EIP3A per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Motion sickness | may prevent | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Skin disorder | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |