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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