Menthol + Methyl Salicylate +Eucalyptol + Thymol + Sodium Fluoride
Therapeutic Class: Oral preparations
Composition:
Each 100 ml contains-
Eucalyptol 92 mg
Menthol 42 mg
Methyl Salicylate 60 mg
Thymol 64 mg
Sodium Fluoride 20 mg
Indications:
Dental cavities, Tooth decay, Bad breath, Dental plaque, Gingivitis
Pharmacology:
Eucalyptol is a natural organic compound that is a colorless liquid. It is a cyclic ether and a monoterpenoid. Eucalyptol is an ingredient in many brands of mouthwash and cough suppressants. It controls airway mucus hypersecretion and asthma via anti-inflammatory cytokine inhibition.
Menthol: It provides cooling sensation by stimulation of cooling receptor and gives local anesthetic action
Methyl Salicylate: It penetrates and reaches at high concentration in pain regions and inhibit the prostaglandin synthesis and relieves pain effectively
Thymol, one of the chemicals in thyme, is used with another chemical, chlorhexidine, as a dental varnish to prevent tooth decay. In foods, thyme is used as a flavoring agent. In manufacturing, red thyme oil is used in perfumes. It is also used in soaps, cosmetics, and toothpaste.
Fluoride salts are often added to municipal drinking water (as well as certain food products in some countries) for the purposes of maintaining dental health. The fluoride enhances the strength of teeth by the formation of fluorapatite, a naturally occurring component of tooth enamel. Toothpaste often contains sodium fluoride to prevent cavities, although tin(II) fluoride is generally considered superior for this application.
Dosage & Administration:
Adults and children 6 years of age and older: Rinse full strength for 1 minute with 10 ml in the morning and night. Do not swallow.
Children under 6 years of age: Consult a dentist or doctor.
Interaction:
There are no known drug interactions and none well documented.
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity
Side Effects:
Local irritation of mouth, nausea & vomiting.
Pregnancy & Lactation:
Pregnancy Category: Not Classified. FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.
Precautions & Warnings:
Do not swallow. It is not indicated below 12 years of age. Do not rinse, eat, or smoke for thirty minutes after using a mouthwash. Doing so will diminish the effects of mouthwash.
Storage:
Store in a cool & dry place. Keep out of reach of children. Cold weather may cloud this product but its antiseptic & anticavity properties are not affected.