Menthol formulations

Woman with menthol vapours in sinus

Menthol and eucalyptol provide a sensation of cooling and freshness 1

Menthol provides a cooling effect by stimulating temperature receptors in the nose, leading to the perception of decongestion and improved nasal breathing. 1,2

Otrivin Menthol Nasal Metered-Dose Spray

Otrivin Methol Nasal Metered-Dose Spray

OTRIVIN MENTHOL Nasal Metered-Dose Spray provides effective relief of long-lasting relief from nasal congestion naso-pharyngeal mucosa in colds, sinusitis, rhinitis, hay-fever, otitis media and to facilitate rhinoscopy,4,7,9-11 with menthol adding a further sensation of improved airflow and freshness.

Menthol provides a sensation of cooling and freshness,2

  • Woman with menthol vapours in sinus

    Menthol provides a cooling sensation in the nose and an immediate perception of increased airflow2

    According to Burrow’s study (1983)14, after exposure to menthol, the majority of subjects reported a cool sensation on nasal aspiration. This sensation was reported by all subjects after exposure to menthol and was generally reported to be a pleasant sensation of cool airflow. An increased sensation of nasal airflow was reported after exposure to menthol.3

    Woman and sinus pain

    Menthol extract stimulates cold-temperature receptors on mucosal surfaces of the nasal passageways

    Menthol provides a cooling effect by stimulating cold-temperature receptors on mucosal surfaces of the nasal passageway,4 providing the perception of relief from congestion.1

  • Sensation of nasal airflow after inhalation of menthol

    The effect provided by menthol application is asserted to be as a result of the perception of improved airflow, rather than actual improved airflow1

    Multiple studies have established that both inhalation and oral ingestion of menthol provide a cold sensation through the nose with the sensation of improved airflow,4 but with no measurable effect on nasal resistance as measured by posterior rhinomanometry.5,6

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Otrivin Menthol Nasal Metered Dose Spray

Otrivin Menthol Nasal Metered Dose Spray

Otrivin Menthol Nasal Metered Dose Spray combines menthol with xylometazoline to unblock the nose and relieve sinus pain/pressure.

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