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Menthol and Eucalyptus Oil are decongestants, so they help ease breathing difficulties. This combination is used to relieve the symptoms of coughs, colds and blocked noses.
Dosage Reference
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Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Adults, the elderly and children over 3 months can use Menthol + Eucalyptus Oil suspension as a steam inhalation. Add one 5 ml spoonful of the suspension to 500 to 600 ml of hot water, but not boiling water. Then breathe in the steamy vapour through the mouth and nose. If needed, repeat after 4 hours. Shake the suspension well before use. It is for external use only.
Side Effects
Menthol and eucalyptus oil can cause hypersensitivity reactions. These include allergic rhinitis, itching, swelling and contact dermatitis. There have also been reports of apnea and sudden collapse in infants after menthol was applied locally to their nostrils.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Don't give Menthol + Eucalyptus Oil to children under 3 months. It's for external use only, so it should not be swallowed. As with all medicines, keep it out of the reach of children. Each 5ml dose contains 1.25mg of benzalkonium chloride, which is equivalent to 0.025% w/v. Benzalkonium chloride may cause wheezing and breathing difficulties (bronchospasm), especially if you have asthma.
Contraindications
Menthol + Eucalyptus Oil should not be given to children under 3 months of age. It is also contraindicated in anyone who is hypersensitive to menthol, eucalyptus or any of the other ingredients in the product.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Inhaling menthol and eucalyptus oil is unlikely to cause any ill effects during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, as long as it's used as directed.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Overdose
Poisoning from swallowed menthol and eucalyptus inhalation causes epigastric burning, severe abdominal pain, central nervous system depression and pulmonary damage. Other symptoms are nausea and vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, muscular weakness, ataxia, miosis, coma and a feeling of suffocation. Cyanosis, delirium and convulsions may occur. Deaths have been recorded from doses as low as 3.5ml of eucalyptus oil (equivalent to 35m1 of the inhalation). The fatal dose of menthol in man has been estimated at about 2g (equivalent to 100ml of the inhalation). Treatment should consist of emptying the stomach by gastric lavage and aspiration. Give a saline laxative by mouth, such as sodium sulphate, 30 g in 250 ml of water, or a dilute solution of sodium phosphate. Convulsions may be controlled with parenteral anticonvulsant agents, and this last treatment would need hospitalisation.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Store Menthol + Eucalyptus Oil below 30°C, and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Common questions about Nasovap 2%+10%
What is Nasovap 2%+10% Suspension for Inhalation?
Nasovap 2%+10% Suspension for Inhalation is a medicine that contains Menthol + Eucalyptus Oil. It is made by Square Pharmaceuticals PLC, Pabna. It belongs to the Herbal and Nutraceuticals group of medicines.
What is Nasovap used for?
Menthol and Eucalyptus Oil are decongestants, so they help ease breathing difficulties. This combination is used to relieve the symptoms of coughs, colds and blocked noses.
What are the side effects of Nasovap?
Menthol and eucalyptus oil can cause hypersensitivity reactions. These include allergic rhinitis, itching, swelling and contact dermatitis.
Can I take Nasovap during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Inhaling menthol and eucalyptus oil is unlikely to cause any ill effects during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, as long as it's used as directed. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much Nasovap?
Poisoning from swallowed menthol and eucalyptus inhalation causes epigastric burning, severe abdominal pain, central nervous system depression and pulmonary damage. Other symptoms are nausea and vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, muscular weakness, ataxia, miosis, coma and a feeling of suffocation. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Nasovap?
Store Menthol + Eucalyptus Oil below 30°C, and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Do I need a prescription for Nasovap?
Nasovap is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.