pharmacopeia

Eucalyptol

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Indications

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  • Use helps control plaque that leads to gingivitis

Dosage & administration

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Directions adults and children 12 years of age and older - vigorously swish 20 mL (2.3 FL OZ or 4 teaspoonfuls) between teeth for 30 seconds then spit out; do not swallow children under 12 years of age - consult a dentist or doctor this rinse is not intended to replace brushing or flossing

Warnings & precautions

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for this product Do not use if you have painful or swollen gums, pus from the gum line, loose teeth or increased spacing between the teeth. See your dentist immediately. these may be signs of periodontitis, a serious form of gum disease. Stop use and ask a dentist if gingivitis, bleeding or redness persists for more than 2 weeks. Keep out of reach of children. If more than used for rinsing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Adverse reactions

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Adverse Reaction *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Kenvue, Inc., distributor of FreshBurst ® Listerine ® Antiseptic Mouthwash. OUR PROMISE: Gluten Free** **While this product has no added gluten, there is no guarantee that this product's ingredients have not been exposed to gluten. DISTRIBUTED BY: RITE AID 200 NEWBERRY COMMONS ETTERS, PA 17319 www.riteaid.com SATISFACTION GUARANTEE If you're not satisfied, we'll happily refund your money. DSP-TN-21091 DSP-MO-20087

FAERS reports

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Reference statistics only. FAERS reports are voluntarily submitted and are not incidence rates, safety signals, or causal evidence. Counts reflect reporting volume — how often a reaction was reported, not how often it occurs. For decision-grade use, consult openFDA and the FAERS Public Dashboard directly.
1,894 total reports matchedLatest report Share = reports listing the reaction ÷ total matched reports. Rows can sum to >100% because a single report often lists multiple reactions.
  1. 1Fatigue1467.7%
  2. 2Nausea1467.7%
  3. 3Diarrhoea1236.5%
  4. 4Dizziness1146.0%
  5. 5Pain1146.0%
  6. 6Headache1095.8%
  7. 7Dyspnoea965.1%
  8. 8Arthralgia914.8%
  9. 9Drug Ineffective914.8%
  10. 10Vomiting834.4%
  11. 11Pain In Extremity774.1%
  12. 12Asthenia733.9%
  13. 13Pruritus713.7%
  14. 14Rash643.4%
  15. 15Insomnia613.2%

Literature

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Recent PubMed references pinned to Eucalyptol as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.

Clinical trials

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The 10 most recently updated of 29 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Eucalyptol as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.

Frequently asked questions

What is Eucalyptol used for?
According to FDA labeling, Eucalyptol carries indications including: Use helps control plaque that leads to gingivitis. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
What class of drug is Eucalyptol?
Eucalyptol is classified as Expectorants.
What are the brand names for Eucalyptol?
Eucalyptol is marketed under brand names including Listerine Antiseptic, Listerine Ultraclean.
Note. Data for eucalyptol is illustrative MVP content compiled from public sources. pharmacopeia is for educational and informational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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