Thymol

• Use helps control plaque that leads to gingivitis

Directions adults and children 12 years of age and older - vigorously swish 20 mL (2/3 FL OZ or 4 teaspoonfuls) between teeth twice a day for 30 seconds then spit out children under 12 years of age - consult a dentist or doctor this rinse is not intended to replace brushing or flossing

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1. 1Drug Abuse3510%
2. 2Incorrect Route Of Drug Administration277.8%
3. 3Diarrhoea257.2%
4. 4Nausea236.6%
5. 5Vomiting205.7%
6. 6Stomatitis195.5%
7. 7Dyspnoea174.9%
8. 8Intentional Drug Misuse164.6%
9. 9Pain154.3%
10. 10Febrile Neutropenia144.0%
11. 11Dysphagia133.7%
12. 12Oral Candidiasis133.7%
13. 13Headache123.4%
14. 14Loss Of Consciousness123.4%
15. 15Mucosal Inflammation113.2%

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

• Molecular and structural insights into carvacrol and thymol alkylated derivatives targeting WSSV and AHPND-causing Vibrio parahaemolyticus.
  Archives of microbiology · 2026 · de Melo Lima JML, de Sousa DS, Salmito-Vanderley CSB, et al.
  PMID 42250094DOI 10.1007/s00203-026-04982-8
• In vitro Testing of Trichophyton indotineae Susceptibility to Essential Oil Components Citral and Thymol.
  Medical mycology journal · 2026 · Tsurumi K, Ishijima SA, Kano R, et al.
  PMID 42219349DOI 10.3314/mmj.25-00035
• Integrated Transcriptomics and Metabolomic Profiling Suggests That Thymol Adaptation Induces Multi-Layered Envelope and Metabolic Perturbations That Sensitize Pseudomonas psychrophila to Antibiotics.
  International journal of molecular sciences · 2026 · Caballero Gómez N, Naim W, Manetsberger J, et al.
  PMID 42123362DOI 10.3390/ijms27093777
• pH-responsive active packaging based on chitosan films embedded with grape skin anthocyanins/ thymol nanoparticles: Preparation, characterization, and pork preservation application.
  Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.) · 2026 · Cai J, Gao X, Wang J, et al.
  PMID 42116497DOI 10.1016/j.foodres.2026.119252
• Thymol and Carvacrol Against Echinococcus spp.: Experimental Evidence, Mechanistic Insights, and Translational Perspectives.
  Acta parasitologica · 2026 · Megnigueu EM, Simsek S, Celik F, et al.
  PMID 42113074DOI 10.1007/s11686-026-01302-4
• Thioctic acid and thymol-mediated solvent-free processing of soy protein bioplastics: a robust, UV-shielding, and antimicrobial active packaging material.
  Food chemistry · 2026 · Li R, Wu H, Liu J, et al.
  PMID 42035649DOI 10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.149375
• Enhanced lung cancer cell inhibition using thymol nano-formulation: Design, physicochemical profiling, cytotoxic assessment, and computational interaction studies.
  Biochemical and biophysical research communications · 2026 · Xue Y, Chen P, Li M, et al.
  PMID 42035620DOI 10.1016/j.bbrc.2026.153753
• Diverse thymol analogs from Eupatorium fortunei: Their anti-inflammatory activity and mechanism.
  Fitoterapia · 2026 · Dong R, Wu SL, Zhu X, et al.
  PMID 42009225DOI 10.1016/j.fitote.2026.107249

The 10 most recently updated of 20 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Thymol as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.

• Antibacterial Mouthwash for Pharyngeal Gonorrhea Prevention
  Completed · Phase 2 · Interventional · 89 enrolled · University of California, Los Angeles
  NCT04966507updated 2026-02-13
• The Antiplaque and Antigingivitis Effect of Pure Green Tea Mouth Wash Compared to Placebo and Essential Oils Mouth Washes
  Recruiting · Interventional · 44 enrolled · King Abdullah University Hospital
  NCT07364565updated 2026-01-23
• Study of Gum Tissue Proteins in Smokers vs. Non-smokers After Cleaning
  Completed · Interventional · 36 enrolled · Al-Azhar University
  NCT07339670updated 2026-01-14
• Comparison Of Clinical Effects Of Listerine And Chlorhexidine Mouth Wash In Patients Undergoing Fixed Orthodontic Treatment
  Recruiting · Interventional · 60 enrolled · Khyber Medical University Peshawar
  NCT07119840updated 2025-11-26
• Minimally Invasive Non-surgical Therapy for the Treatment of Splinted Stage IV Periodontitis
  Completed · Interventional · 40 enrolled · Minia University
  NCT06772506updated 2025-01-14
• The Effect of Photodynamic Therapy on Plaque in Orthodontic Patients
  Unknown · Interventional · 50 enrolled · University of Zagreb
  NCT06331442updated 2024-03-26
• Safety and Efficacy of Compound Methyl Salicylate Liniment for Topical Pain: a Multicenter Real-World Study in China
  Completed · Observational · 3,600 enrolled · Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
  NCT05489939updated 2022-08-05
• Thymol on Netrin-1 on Obese Patients
  Unknown · Phase 2 · Interventional · 30 enrolled · Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Mexico
  NCT05427721updated 2022-06-22
• 24-hour Efficacy and Tolerability of the Tafluprost-timolol Fixed Association Without Preservatives in Glaucomatous or Ocular Hypertensive Patients Already Treated With Latanoprost Preserved With BAK. A Prospective, Open Study of 3 Months Duration.
  Unknown · Phase 4 · Interventional · 43 enrolled · Fondazione G.B. Bietti, IRCCS
  NCT05299593updated 2022-03-29
• Ca-hydroxyapatite, Fluoroapatite, and Mg-Zn-hydroxyapatite for Dentin Hypersensitivity Management
  Completed · Phase 4 · Interventional · 30 enrolled · I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
  NCT04896294updated 2021-10-01

Frequently asked questions

What is Thymol used for?

According to FDA labeling, Thymol 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 Thymol?

Thymol is classified as Emesis Suppression.

What are the brand names for Thymol?

Thymol is marketed under brand names including Listerine Antiseptic, Listerine Ultraclean.