Menthol Oropharyngeal

Menthol oropharyngeal is an over-the-counter (OTC) product used for temporary relief for pharyngitis or throat irritation due to cough.

Menthol oropharyngeal is available under the following different brand names: Halls Warm-Ups.

Dosages of Menthol Oropharyngeal:

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Oral Lozenge

• 5-5.7mg/lozenge

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:

Oral Anesthetic

• Used for temporary relief for pharyngitis or throat irritation due to cough
• Adults and children 5 years and older: Dissolve 1 lozenge slowly in the mouth; may repeat every 2 hours as needed
• Children under 5 years: Safety and efficacy not established

Menthol oropharyngeal has no listed side effects.

This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.

If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider or pharmacist first.

• Menthol oropharyngeal has no listed severe interactions with other drugs.
• Menthol oropharyngeal has no listed serious interactions with other drugs.
• Menthol oropharyngeal has no listed moderate interactions with other drugs.
• Menthol oropharyngeal has no listed mild interactions with other drugs.

This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your physician if you have health questions or concerns.

Warnings

• This medication contains menthol oropharyngeal. Do not take Halls Warm-Ups if you are allergic to menthol oropharyngeal or any ingredients contained in this drug.
• Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Contraindications

• Allergy to soy or other ingredients

Effects of Drug Abuse

• No information is available

Short-Term Effects

• See "What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Menthol Oropharyngeal?”

Long-Term Effects

• See "What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Menthol Oropharyngeal?”

Cautions

• Consult physician if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting
• Consult physician if cough persists for more than 1 week or recurs
• Consult physician if the sore throat does not improve in 7 days

Pregnancy and Lactation

• Menthol oropharyngeal may be acceptable for use during pregnancy. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies are not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies were done and showed no risk.
• It is unknown whether menthol oropharyngeal is distributed in breast milk.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek the advice of a health professional before using over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.