Community data Updated 23 hours ago

Clove oil

Oral preparations Prescription

Indications

Pain Inflammation

Clove oil is used for bad breath (halitosis), tooth decay, oral thrush and dental pain. It is also used for inflammation of the mouth and pharynx.

⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.

Pharmacology

Clove oil is a herbal medicine, and its main ingredient is clove oil itself. It contains a large amount of eugenol, which is commonly used to treat oral infections and inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat. Clove oil is effective, safe and well tolerated in all age groups.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

No problems have been reported with using Clove oil during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Dosage Reference

⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.

Adults: Adults should mix 5 ml of clove oil with 10 ml to 15 ml of water and gargle for 30 seconds, in the morning and at bedtime every day. Children should mix 2.5 ml of clove oil with 10 ml of water and gargle for 30 seconds, also in the morning and at bedtime every day. Undiluted clove oil is also used for temporary relief of toothache caused by a dental cavity. The dose can be repeated after 20 minutes, then every 2 hours after that if necessary.