Peppermint Oil
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Sourced from openFDA- Uses Uses ■For the effective treatment of mostnail fungus,athlete's foot,ringworm,and other skin fungus infections. ■Helps relieve symptoms such as discoloration,brittleness,thickened or crumbling nails.ICD-10: B35.3
Dosage & administration
Sourced from openFDADOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION ■Wash feet thoroughly with warm water,and gently file the thickened part of the fungal nail with a nail until it's flat. ■Apply a layer of the liquid to the surface of the fungal nail and allow it to be absorbed into the nail. ■Repeat the process twice a day.Use it continuously for at least 4weeks to see the effect. And if you want complete improvement,we recommend using it for 6 weeks or more.
Warnings & precautions
Sourced from openFDAWarnings: ■For external use only. Do not use ■On irritated skin and any area that is infected or reddened. ■If pregnant or if there is any allergic reaction to this product.
FAERS reports
- 1Diarrhoea10910%
- 2Nausea969.0%
- 3Fatigue918.6%
- 4Dyspnoea827.7%
- 5Dizziness696.5%
- 6Headache686.4%
- 7Malaise484.5%
- 8Pain484.5%
- 9Constipation464.3%
- 10Chest Discomfort444.1%
- 11Cough413.9%
- 12Nasopharyngitis403.8%
- 13Drug Ineffective393.7%
- 14Fall393.7%
- 15Vomiting393.7%
Clinical trials
The 10 most recently updated of 124 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Peppermint Oil as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.
- Life's End Benefits of cannaBidiol and tetrahYdrocannabinolActive not recruiting · Phase 2 · Interventional · 120 enrolled · University of Southern CaliforniaNCT05644262updated 2026-05-04
- Effectiveness of a Combined Aloe Vera-Peppermint Gel on Prevention Pressure Injuries Among Intensive Care Unit PatientsNot yet recruiting · Interventional · 40 enrolled · Ali Abd-Alredha HusseinNCT07537101updated 2026-04-30
- Outpatient Oncology Aromatherapy for Symptom ManagementCompleted · Interventional · 40 enrolled · Central DuPage HospitalNCT04449315updated 2026-04-15
- Peppermint Oil as a Treatment for Children With Bladder and Bowel DysfunctionEnrolling by invitation · Interventional · 30 enrolled · Children's Hospital of Orange CountyNCT05613153updated 2026-04-08
- Evaluation of Pain Thresholds in Migraine Patients After Inhalation of Essential Oils: a Randomized Clinical TrialEnrolling by invitation · Interventional · 200 enrolled · University of Sao PauloNCT07493434updated 2026-03-25
- The Effect of Peppermint Oil Aromatherapy on Pain, Functional Capacity and Cost in Fibromyalgia PatientsEnrolling by invitation · Interventional · 175 enrolled · Bilecik Seyh Edebali UniversitesiNCT07326163updated 2026-03-05
- Postpartum Urinary Retention With Essential Oils (PURE)Terminated · Interventional · 77 enrolled · Mount Carmel Health SystemNCT03319498updated 2026-03-05
- Targeting Spreading Depolarization After Chronic Subdural Hematoma Surgery (TASD)Withdrawn · Early phase 1 · Interventional · 0 enrolled · University of New MexicoNCT04966546updated 2026-02-27
- Antibacterial Mouthwash for Pharyngeal Gonorrhea PreventionCompleted · Phase 2 · Interventional · 89 enrolled · University of California, Los AngelesNCT04966507updated 2026-02-13
- Effects of Peppermint Oil in Mild-moderate Hypertension.Completed · Interventional · 40 enrolled · University of Central LancashireNCT05561543updated 2026-01-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Peppermint Oil used for?
- According to FDA labeling, Peppermint Oil carries indications including: Uses Uses ■For the effective treatment of mostnail fungus,athlete's foot,ringworm,and other skin fungus infections. ■Helps relieve symptoms such as discoloration,brittleness,thickened or crumbling nails.. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
- What class of drug is Peppermint Oil?
- Peppermint Oil is classified as Other drugs for functional gastrointestinal disorders.
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