Menthol Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Menthol may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Menthol - for the Consumer

Menthol Cream

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. No COMMON side effects have been reported with Menthol Cream. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Menthol Cream:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); redness or irritation at the application site.

Menthol Lotion

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. No COMMON side effects have been reported with Menthol Lotion. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Menthol Lotion:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); redness or irritation at the application site.

Menthol/Zinc Oxide Ointment

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor side effects. No COMMON side effects have been reported with Menthol/Zinc Oxide Ointment. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Menthol/Zinc Oxide Ointment:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).

Menthol Spray

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. No COMMON side effects have been reported with Menthol Spray. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Menthol Spray:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); redness or irritation at the application site.

Side Effects by Body System

Local

Local side effects have included redness and irritation at site of application.

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