Menthol adverse effects

The only product in this category that has been adequately studied is Listerine. Listerine is a mixture of essential oils—thymol, menthol, a eucalyptol, and methylsalicylate. The mechanism of action appears to be related to alteration of the bacterial cell wall. This product is uncharged and has a low substantivity. Adverse effects reported have been a burning sensation and bitter taste. It is available in a 21.6-26.9% alcohol vehicle with a pH of 4.2. Recommended usage is twice daily, and the ADA accepts the product and some of its generic copies for the control of plaque and gingivitis. 

Mentha piperita (peppermint) oil Menthol (C, H 0) Metheme inhibition, adverse effect on VFA production Craig (1999), Agarwrd et til. (2009)... 

O Mullane NM, Joyce P, Kamath SV, Tham MK, Knass D. Adverse CNS effects of menthol-containing Olbas oil. Lancet 1982 1(8281) 1121. 

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