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Eucalyptol + Menthol + Methyl Salicylate + Thymol + Sodium Fluoride

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At a glance

Eucalyptol + Menthol + Methyl Salicylate + Thymol + Sodium Fluoride is an antiseptic mouthwash used for gingivitis, oral hygiene, cavities, bad breath, plaque, and gum disease.

Description

Eucalyptol + Menthol + Methyl Salicylate + Thymol + Sodium Fluoride is an antiseptic mouthwash indicated for gingivitis, oral hygiene, cavities, bad breath, plaque, gum disease, and teeth cleaning.

Eucalyptol is a natural organic compound which is a colorless liquid. It is a cyclic ether and a monoterpenoid. Menthol provides cooling sensation and local anesthetic action. Methyl Salicylate penetrates pain regions and inhibits prostaglandin synthesis. Thymol is used to prevent tooth decay. Sodium Fluoride enhances tooth strength by formation of fluorapatite.

Indications
  • Gingivitis: Used for treatment of gum inflammation.
  • Oral Hygiene: Used for maintaining oral health.
  • Cavities: Used for prevention of tooth decay.
  • Bad Breath: Used for freshening breath.
  • Plaque and Gum Disease: Used for prevention of plaque and gum disease.
Therapeutic class

Oral preparations

Pharmacological class

Antiseptic Mouthwash

Pharmacology

Eucalyptol is a natural organic compound which is a colorless liquid. It is a cyclic ether and a monoterpenoid. Menthol provides cooling sensation by stimulation of cooling receptor and gives local anesthetic action. Methyl Salicylate penetrates and reaches at high concentration in pain regions and inhibits prostaglandin synthesis. Thymol is used to prevent tooth decay. Sodium Fluoride enhances the strength of teeth by the formation of fluorapatite.

Mechanism of action

Eucalyptol provides anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial action; menthol provides cooling and local anesthetic effect; methyl salicylate relieves pain; thymol provides antiseptic action; sodium fluoride strengthens tooth enamel.

Dosage

Adult Dose (Topical):

  • Use twice daily after brushing your teeth with toothpaste.
  • Vigorously swish 10 mL of rinse between your teeth for 1 minute and then spit out.
  • Do not eat or drink for 30 minutes after rinsing.

Child Dose: According to the consultancy of dentist or physician.

Administration

Use twice daily after brushing your teeth. Vigorously swish 10 mL of rinse between your teeth for 1 minute and then spit out. Do not swallow. Do not eat or drink for 30 minutes after rinsing.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose.

Side effects

Side Effects: Do not eat or drink for 30 minutes after rinsing; doing so will diminish the effects of the mouthwash.

Precautions & warnings

Precautions:

  • Do not swallow.
  • Not indicated below 12 years of age.
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • Keep in a cool and dry place.
  • Do not use if cap seal is broken.
  • Cold weather may cloud this product but its antiseptic and anticavity properties are not affected.
Contraindications

Contraindications: Hypersensitivity.

Drug interactions

Drug Interactions: No known interactions.

Food interactions

Food Interactions: Do not eat or drink for 30 minutes after rinsing.

Use in pregnancy

Use in Pregnancy: FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.

Pregnancy Category: N/A — always consult a doctor before taking during pregnancy.

Use in lactation

Use in Lactation: FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.

Pediatric use

Pediatric Use: Not indicated below 12 years of age.

Geriatric use

Geriatric Use: Safe for elderly patients.

Renal / hepatic impairment

Renal Impairment: No issues due to topical use.

Hepatic Impairment: No issues due to topical use.

Overdose effects

Overdose: If more than amount used for rinsing is accidentally swallowed, physicians help should be taken immediately.

Storage conditions

Storage: Store in a cool and dry place. Keep out of reach of children.

Chemical structure

Eucalyptol + Menthol + Methyl Salicylate + Thymol + Sodium Fluoride

Common questions

Q1: What is this mouthwash used for?
It is used for gingivitis, oral hygiene, cavities, bad breath, plaque, and gum disease.
Q2: How to use it?
Swish 10 mL for 1 minute and spit out; do not eat or drink for 30 minutes.
Q3: Can children use it?
Not indicated below 12 years of age.
Q4: What if swallowed?
If more than amount used for rinsing is accidentally swallowed, seek medical help immediately.
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.