Menthol

Adult: As solution for vapour inhalation containing 17.5% w/v menthol (including peppermint oil): Sprinkle few drops on a handkerchief, then inhale the vapour. As solution for vapour inhalation containing 2% w/v menthol (including eucalyptus oil): Add 5 mL to a pint of hot (not boiling) water then inhale the vapour, may be repeated 4 hourly if necessary. As nasal stick containing 40% w/w levomenthol (including cajuput oil, peppermint oil, and eucalyptus oil): Insert into each nostril then inhale for up to 4 times per hour. Medical advice should be considered if symptoms persist or worsen. Contents, formulation, and dosing may vary among countries, refer to specific product guideline for detailed information.
Child: As solution for vapour inhalation containing 2% w/v menthol (including eucalyptus oil): >3 months Same as adult dose. As solution for vapour inhalation containing 17.5% w/v menthol (including peppermint oil):  >2 years Same as adult dose. As nasal stick containing 40% w/w levomenthol (including cajuput oil, peppermint oil, and eucalyptus oil): ≥6 years Same as adult dose.

Adult: As 7.6 mg menthol loz: Dissolve 1 loz slowly in the mouth, may be repeated 2 hourly as needed or as prescribed. As loz containing 8 mg levomenthol (including amylmetacresol and 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol): Dissolve 1 loz slowly in the mouth 2-3 hourly. Max: 12 loz daily. As syrup containing 2.5 mg/5 mL menthol (including dextromethorphan hydrobromide): 10 mL, may be repeated after 4 hours if necessary. Medical advice should be considered if symptoms persist or worsen. Contents, formulation, and dosing may vary among countries, refer to specific product guideline for detailed information.
Child: As loz containing 8 mg levomenthol (including amylmetacresol and 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol): >6 years Same as adult dose. As 7.6 mg loz or as syrup containing 2.5 mg/5 mL menthol (including dextromethorphan hydrobromide): ≥12 years Same as adult dose.

Adult: As 7.6 mg menthol loz: Dissolve 1 loz slowly in the mouth, may be repeated 2 hourly as needed or as prescribed. As loz containing 8 mg levomenthol (including amylmetacresol and 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol): Dissolve 1 loz slowly in the mouth 2-3 hourly. Max: 12 loz daily. Medical advice should be considered if symptoms persist or worsen. Contents, formulation, and dosing may vary among countries, refer to specific product guideline for detailed information.
Child: As loz containing 8 mg levomenthol (including amylmetacresol and 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol): >6 years Same as adult dose. As 7.6 mg menthol loz: ≥12 years Same as adult dose.

Adult: As loz containing 8 mg levomenthol (including amylmetacresol and 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol): Dissolve 1 loz slowly in the mouth 2-3 hourly. Max: 12 loz daily. Medical advice should be considered if symptoms persist or worsen. Contents, formulation, and dosing may vary among countries, refer to specific product guideline for detailed information.
Child: >6 years Same as adult dose.

Adult: As 2% or 4% w/w gel or 5% patch: Apply onto the affected area 3-4 times daily. As cream or ointment (usually in combination with camphor, eucalyptus oil, or methyl salicylate): Apply and rub gently onto the affected area 2-3 times daily. As spray containing menthol alone or usually in combination with methyl salicylate: Spray onto the affected area, may repeat up to 3-4 times daily. Medical advice should be considered if symptoms persist or worsen. Contents, formulation, and dosing may vary among countries, refer to specific product guideline for detailed information.
Child: As ointment: ≥2 years Same as adult dose. As 2% w/w gel: >5 years Same as adult dose. As spray, cream, or patch: >12 years Same as adult dose.