Levomenthol
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Sourced from openFDA- Uses For temporary relief of pains.
Dosage & administration
Sourced from openFDADirections Adults and children 12 years and over apply to affected area; change patch 1 to 2 times daily Children under 12 years, consult doctor before use How to apply: Clean and dry affected area Cut open pouch and remove patch Remove protective film and apply directly to area of pain Apply to affected area not more than 3 times daily Wash hands with soap after applying patch Reseal pouch containing unused patches
Warnings & precautions
Sourced from openFDAFOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY When using this product Use only as directed Do not get into eyes or on mucous membranes Do not apply to wounds, damaged or irritated skin Do not bandage or cover with any type of wrap except clothing Do not use with a heating pad or apply external heat Do not use 1 hour prior to bathing or within 30 minutes after bathing Stop use and ask a doctor if Condition worsens Severe skin irritation occurs Pain persists for more than 7 days Symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days If pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you have sensitive skin, ask a healthcare professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact Poison Control Center right away.
FAERS reports
- 1Drug Ineffective99.9%
- 2Back Pain88.8%
- 3Nausea88.8%
- 4Pain88.8%
- 5Diarrhoea66.6%
- 6Dyspnoea66.6%
- 7Fatigue66.6%
- 8Pruritus66.6%
- 9Arthralgia55.5%
- 10Tremor55.5%
- 11Vomiting55.5%
- 12Asthenia44.4%
- 13Disorientation44.4%
- 14Dizziness44.4%
- 15Erythema44.4%
Clinical trials
The 10 most recently updated of 16 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Levomenthol as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.
- Efficacy of L-menthol on Breathlessness in Interstitial Lung DiseaseRecruiting · Phase 2 · Interventional · 20 enrolled · Region SkaneNCT07398287updated 2026-04-24
- Efficacy of L-menthol on Breathlessness in AsthmaNot yet recruiting · Phase 2 · Interventional · 20 enrolled · Region SkaneNCT07500974updated 2026-03-30
- Efficacy of L-menthol on Breathlessness in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseCompleted · Phase 2 · Interventional · 20 enrolled · Region SkaneNCT05888597updated 2025-12-09
- Menthol for Dyspnea Relief in Health and COPDRecruiting · Interventional · 120 enrolled · KU LeuvenNCT05785026updated 2025-11-19
- Menthol Stimulation of Brown Adipose Tissue in Humans: Aim 1Recruiting · Early phase 1 · Interventional · 24 enrolled · Indiana UniversityNCT07030725updated 2025-06-25
- Characterization of the Toll-like Receptor 7-agonist Imiquimod 3.75% As a New Surrogate Model of ItchWithdrawn · Interventional · 0 enrolled · Aalborg UniversityNCT03943407updated 2024-11-22
- Effect of Cool Spray and Cold Packs in Reducing Preoperative Edema and Pain in Ankle Fractures in UbonratchathaniUnknown · Interventional · 90 enrolled · Thai Traditional Medical Knowledge FundNCT06293209updated 2024-03-05
- L-Menthol Injection as a Novel Technique During ColonoscopyTerminated · Phase 3 · Interventional · 82 enrolled · University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterNCT02588248updated 2022-04-19
- Investigation of a New Human Model for ItchCompleted · Interventional · 20 enrolled · Aalborg UniversityNCT04711044updated 2021-07-09
- Antiperistaltic Effect and Safety of L-menthol in the Elderly With Contraindication to BuscopanUnknown · Phase 3 · Interventional · 60 enrolled · Taipei Veterans General Hospital, TaiwanNCT04593836updated 2020-10-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Levomenthol used for?
- According to FDA labeling, Levomenthol carries indications including: Uses For temporary relief of pains.. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
- What are the brand names for Levomenthol?
- Levomenthol is marketed under brand names including Tact.
levomenthol 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.