Question 1

packaging of 9.1mg menthol cough drops says i can take 1 drop every 2 hours. is this the maximum amount i can safely have?

Accepted Answer

A Drop In The Bucket: Maybe they're worried about too much sugar, unless they are sugarless.In that case, maybe worried about too much Eucalyptus(menthol)--tell that to the Indian chief in his sweat lodge!So,I really don't see a problem unless you're chewing them down by the dozens, which will defeat their rather meager purpose.All-in-all I'd say you could take a few more than that as long as you don't mind your breath

Question 2

can menthol cough drops lower iron and rbcs.

Accepted Answer

No: If you are anemic, you need to be examined for blood loss in the intestine. Please consult your doctor.

Question 3

tiny clear blisters on the inside of both cheeks in the area where i'd hold a cough drop. been using halls menthol cough drops. could this be why?

Accepted Answer

No: Most likely, this is another reason for this blisters. You can use camomile tea for gargling mouth many times per day for 2-3 days. If no better go to the doctor.

Question 4

menthol cough drops seem to greatly make it easier to smell and taste foods, essential oils etc lost sense of smell from covid. im jumping on smell training right away however will using the cough drops to assist be unwise? concerned its a crutch?

Accepted Answer

: I do not think it will do you any harm . Good Luck

Question 5

is the same menthol used in cigarettes used in cough drops?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Of course it works better when not delivered in smoke.

Question 6

is it ok to suck on menthol cough drops while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Otherwise: Otherwise there would be a warning sign. And menthol has been around for many years. Therefore there should be no problem.

Question 7

does inhaling menthol vapors or sucking a cough drop really open up breathing passages, or just feel cold and is perceived as opening things up?

Accepted Answer

Some menthol DOES: Open up nasal passageways; however, it doesn't last very long...Sometimes it's better to use straight saline nasal spray or spray gel, because in the winter, nasal membranes will swell when they are dry.  The saline penetrates the swollen membranes and causes them to shrink,  secondary option might be a nasal steroid.

Question 8

need doctor's help! will menthol cough drops eaten during pregnancy harm the baby?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: But you should not take too much of anything.

Question 9

a friend has sore throat and coughs a lot. i gave her 2 honey lemon+ menthol 7.5mg cough drops 2 days in a row (1 each day).i found out these cough drops expired two years ago. can these expired cough drops harm my friend's health?

Accepted Answer

Likely fine: They are likely not very effective or the taste could have been altered if they are old. Best is to still avoid taking them if the expiration date was a while ago.

Question 10

what causes inside of your cheek to swell? i have a noticeable red swelling inside my right cheek that is painful. i don't remember biting it. did have a cough drop on that side. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

: Sudden onset of red painful swollen area on the inner cheek can have several causes. The most likely are an apthus ulcer ,  an ulcer caused  by trauma to the area or a salivary duct stone . Seeing a primary care physician in person or a HealthTap video consult should give you appropriate diagnosis and treatment.

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Packaging of 9.1mg menthol cough drops says i can take 1 drop every 2 hours. is this the maximum amount i can safely have?

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Can menthol cough drops lower iron and rbcs.

A member asked:

Tiny clear blisters on the inside of both cheeks in the area where i'd hold a cough drop. been using halls menthol cough drops. could this be why?

A member asked:

Menthol cough drops seem to greatly make it easier to smell and taste foods, essential oils etc lost sense of smell from covid. im jumping on smell training right away however will using the cough drops to assist be unwise? concerned its a crutch?

A member asked:

Is the same menthol used in cigarettes used in cough drops?

A member asked:

Is it ok to suck on menthol cough drops while pregnant?

A member asked:

Does inhaling menthol vapors or sucking a cough drop really open up breathing passages, or just feel cold and is perceived as opening things up?

A member asked:

Need doctor's help! will menthol cough drops eaten during pregnancy harm the baby?

A member asked:

A friend has sore throat and coughs a lot. i gave her 2 honey lemon+ menthol 7.5mg cough drops 2 days in a row (1 each day).i found out these cough drops expired two years ago. can these expired cough drops harm my friend's health?

A member asked:

What causes inside of your cheek to swell? i have a noticeable red swelling inside my right cheek that is painful. i don't remember biting it. did have a cough drop on that side. what can i do?

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