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menthol and Cough

menthol has been researched along with Cough in 20 studies

Menthol: A monoterpene cyclohexanol produced from mint oils.

Cough: A sudden, audible expulsion of air from the lungs through a partially closed glottis, preceded by inhalation. It is a protective response that serves to clear the trachea, bronchi, and/or lungs of irritants and secretions, or to prevent aspiration of foreign materials into the lungs.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"In patients with chronic cough, pre-inhalation of menthol reduces cough sensitivity to inhaled capsaicin and influences inspiratory flows."9.17Inhalation of menthol reduces capsaicin cough sensitivity and influences inspiratory flows in chronic cough. ( Bende, M; Millqvist, E; Ternesten-Hasséus, E, 2013)
"Inhalation of l-menthol inhibits cough and has been shown to reduce respiratory discomfort associated with loaded breathing."9.09[Does the inhalation of a 1% L-menthol solution in the premedication of fiberoptic bronchoscopy affect coughing and the sensation of dyspnea?]. ( Butnarasu, SJ; Haidl, P; Kemper, P; Klauke, M; Köhler, D; Wehde, H, 2001)
"Menthol is a commonly used ingredient in many over the counter cough remedies, but there is little objective evidence as to its efficacy."9.07Effect of inhaled menthol on citric acid induced cough in normal subjects. ( Grattan, TJ; Higgins, KS; Marshall, AE; Morice, AH, 1994)
"Lotussin and linctus diphenhydramine were compared for efficacy and patient preference in fifty patients suffering from post-infective cough."9.04A trial of Lotussin and linctus diphenhydramine in patients wth an irritant cough. ( Matts, SG, 1977)
"The authors report a highly probable and clinically relevant interaction between warfarin and the popular cough lozenges 'Fisherman's Friends' in a 67-year-old man, whereby ingestion of these lozenges for approximately 1 month was associated with a significant reduction in international normalised ratio to subtherapeutic levels."7.77Clinically significant interaction between warfarin and popular cough lozenges 'Fisherman's Friend'. ( Boyle, S; Walters, MR, 2011)
" The patient reported that he had been taking 8-10 menthol cough drops/day due to dry conditions at his workplace during the time period that the INR decreased."7.76Probable warfarin interaction with menthol cough drops. ( Coderre, K; Dyer, E; Faria, C, 2010)
"To report a case of possible interaction of menthol cough drops (Halls) with warfarin in a patient awaiting cardioversion."7.73Possible warfarin interaction with menthol cough drops. ( Kassebaum, PJ; Shaw, DL; Tomich, DJ, 2005)
"Cough is a vital protective reflex that is triggered by both mechanical and chemical stimuli."6.77Sweet taste and menthol increase cough reflex thresholds. ( Breslin, PA; Dalton, P; Wise, PM, 2012)
"Menthol has no effect on objective measures of flow but significantly increases the perception of nasal patency."6.73Does inhaling menthol affect nasal patency or cough? ( Beardsmore, C; Houghton, T; Kenia, P, 2008)
" The search terms used were 'TRP channel AND plant compound', 'cough AND plant compound', 'cough AND TRP channels AND plant compound', 'cough AND P2X3 AND plant compound' and 'P2X3 AND plant compound' where plant compound represents menthol or camphor or eucalyptus or turpentine or thymol."5.41Modulation of transient receptor potential (TRP) channels by plant derived substances used in over-the-counter cough and cold remedies. ( Morice, AH; Sadofsky, LR; Stinson, RJ, 2023)
"To investigate the efficacy and safety of CS1002, an over-the-counter cough treatment containing diphenhydramine, ammonium chloride and levomenthol in a cocoa-based demulcent."5.24Rococo study: a real-world evaluation of an over-the-counter medicine in acute cough (a multicentre, randomised, controlled study). ( Birring, SS; Brew, J; Edwards, V; Kilbourn, A; Morice, AH; Wilson, R, 2017)
"In patients with chronic cough, pre-inhalation of menthol reduces cough sensitivity to inhaled capsaicin and influences inspiratory flows."5.17Inhalation of menthol reduces capsaicin cough sensitivity and influences inspiratory flows in chronic cough. ( Bende, M; Millqvist, E; Ternesten-Hasséus, E, 2013)
"Inhalation of l-menthol inhibits cough and has been shown to reduce respiratory discomfort associated with loaded breathing."5.09[Does the inhalation of a 1% L-menthol solution in the premedication of fiberoptic bronchoscopy affect coughing and the sensation of dyspnea?]. ( Butnarasu, SJ; Haidl, P; Kemper, P; Klauke, M; Köhler, D; Wehde, H, 2001)
"Menthol is a commonly used ingredient in many over the counter cough remedies, but there is little objective evidence as to its efficacy."5.07Effect of inhaled menthol on citric acid induced cough in normal subjects. ( Grattan, TJ; Higgins, KS; Marshall, AE; Morice, AH, 1994)
"Lotussin and linctus diphenhydramine were compared for efficacy and patient preference in fifty patients suffering from post-infective cough."5.04A trial of Lotussin and linctus diphenhydramine in patients wth an irritant cough. ( Matts, SG, 1977)
"Capsaicin, a TRPV1 agonist, stimulates both the cough and swallowing reflexes."4.93Chemical Senses Affecting Cough and Swallowing. ( Ebihara, S; Ebihara, T; Izukura, H; Miyagi, M; Okuni, I; Sekiya, H, 2016)
"The cold-sensitive cation channel TRPM8 is a target for menthol, which is used routinely as a cough suppressant and as an additive to tobacco and food products."3.79The role of trigeminal nasal TRPM8-expressing afferent neurons in the antitussive effects of menthol. ( Brozmanova, M; Canning, BJ; Kollarik, M; Mori, N; Plevkova, J; Poliacek, I; Surdenikova, L; Tatar, M, 2013)
"The authors report a highly probable and clinically relevant interaction between warfarin and the popular cough lozenges 'Fisherman's Friends' in a 67-year-old man, whereby ingestion of these lozenges for approximately 1 month was associated with a significant reduction in international normalised ratio to subtherapeutic levels."3.77Clinically significant interaction between warfarin and popular cough lozenges 'Fisherman's Friend'. ( Boyle, S; Walters, MR, 2011)
" The patient reported that he had been taking 8-10 menthol cough drops/day due to dry conditions at his workplace during the time period that the INR decreased."3.76Probable warfarin interaction with menthol cough drops. ( Coderre, K; Dyer, E; Faria, C, 2010)
"Cough is a vital protective reflex that is triggered by both mechanical and chemical stimuli."2.77Sweet taste and menthol increase cough reflex thresholds. ( Breslin, PA; Dalton, P; Wise, PM, 2012)
"Menthol has no effect on objective measures of flow but significantly increases the perception of nasal patency."2.73Does inhaling menthol affect nasal patency or cough? ( Beardsmore, C; Houghton, T; Kenia, P, 2008)
"Codeine is not necessary in the treatment of cough."2.53[Drug therapy for cough]. ( Koskela, H; Naaranlahti, T, 2016)
" No serious adverse events were noted."1.31Efficacy and safety of Ascoril in the management of cough--National Study Group report. ( Ainapure, SS; Desai, A; Korde, K, 2001)

Research

Studies (20)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (5.00)18.7374
1990's3 (15.00)18.2507
2000's5 (25.00)29.6817
2010's10 (50.00)24.3611
2020's1 (5.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Stinson, RJ1
Morice, AH4
Sadofsky, LR1
Plevkova, J1
Kollarik, M1
Poliacek, I1
Brozmanova, M1
Surdenikova, L1
Tatar, M1
Mori, N1
Canning, BJ1
D'Ruiz, CD1
Graff, DW1
Yan, XS1
Ebihara, S1
Izukura, H1
Miyagi, M1
Okuni, I1
Sekiya, H1
Ebihara, T1
Koskela, H1
Naaranlahti, T1
Birring, SS1
Brew, J1
Kilbourn, A1
Edwards, V1
Wilson, R1
Coderre, K1
Faria, C1
Dyer, E1
Wise, PM1
Breslin, PA1
Dalton, P1
Boyle, S1
Walters, MR1
Millqvist, E1
Ternesten-Hasséus, E1
Bende, M1
Hasani, A1
Pavia, D1
Toms, N1
Dilworth, P1
Agnew, JE1
Kassebaum, PJ1
Shaw, DL1
Tomich, DJ1
Kenia, P1
Houghton, T1
Beardsmore, C1
Laude, EA1
Grattan, TJ2
Marshall, AE1
Higgins, KS1
Haidl, P1
Kemper, P1
Butnarasu, SJ1
Klauke, M1
Wehde, H1
Köhler, D1
Ainapure, SS1
Desai, A1
Korde, K1
Matts, SG1
Ulmer, WT1
Schött, D1

Clinical Trials (2)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Characterization of Nicotine Exposure and Urge-to-Smoke Following a Single Controlled Administration and Short-Term Ad Lib Use of Electronic Cigarettes and Conventional Cigarettes in Adult Smokers[NCT02210754]24 participants (Actual)Interventional2014-03-31Completed
Application of Visual Laryngoscope-guided Tracheal Intubation in Lateral Position in Thoracic Surgery:A Prospective, Multicenter, Large Sample, Randomized Controlled Study[NCT05482230]300 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2022-09-01Not yet recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

3 reviews available for menthol and Cough

ArticleYear
Modulation of transient receptor potential (TRP) channels by plant derived substances used in over-the-counter cough and cold remedies.
    Respiratory research, 2023, Feb-08, Volume: 24, Issue:1

    Topics: Analgesics; Camphor; Cough; Humans; Menthol; Pain; Transient Receptor Potential Channels; TRPA1 Cati

2023
Chemical Senses Affecting Cough and Swallowing.
    Current pharmaceutical design, 2016, Volume: 22, Issue:15

    Topics: Acids; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; Animals; Capsaicin; Cigarette Smoking; Cough; Deglu

2016
[Drug therapy for cough].
    Duodecim; laaketieteellinen aikakauskirja, 2016, Volume: 132, Issue:5

    Topics: Antitussive Agents; Codeine; Cough; Dextromethorphan; Histamine Antagonists; Honey; Humans; Leukotri

2016

Trials

10 trials available for menthol and Cough

ArticleYear
Nicotine delivery, tolerability and reduction of smoking urge in smokers following short-term use of one brand of electronic cigarettes.
    BMC public health, 2015, Sep-30, Volume: 15

    Topics: Adult; Cough; Craving; Cross-Over Studies; Dizziness; Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems; Female;

2015
Rococo study: a real-world evaluation of an over-the-counter medicine in acute cough (a multicentre, randomised, controlled study).
    BMJ open, 2017, 01-16, Volume: 7, Issue:1

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Ammonium Chloride; Antipruritics; Cacao;

2017
Sweet taste and menthol increase cough reflex thresholds.
    Pulmonary pharmacology & therapeutics, 2012, Volume: 25, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Inhalation; Adult; Cough; Double-Blind Method; Female; Humans; Male; Menthol; Reflex

2012
Inhalation of menthol reduces capsaicin cough sensitivity and influences inspiratory flows in chronic cough.
    Respiratory medicine, 2013, Volume: 107, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Inhalation; Adult; Aged; Antitussive Agents; Capsaicin; Chronic Disease; Cough; Doub

2013
Effect of aromatics on lung mucociliary clearance in patients with chronic airways obstruction.
    Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.), 2003, Volume: 9, Issue:2

    Topics: Aged; Aromatherapy; Bronchitis, Chronic; Camphor; Cough; Cross-Over Studies; Cyclohexanols; Eucalypt

2003
Does inhaling menthol affect nasal patency or cough?
    Pediatric pulmonology, 2008, Volume: 43, Issue:6

    Topics: Administration, Inhalation; Antitussive Agents; Bronchial Provocation Tests; Child; Citric Acid; Cou

2008
Effect of inhaled menthol on citric acid induced cough in normal subjects.
    Thorax, 1994, Volume: 49, Issue:10

    Topics: Administration, Inhalation; Adult; Antitussive Agents; Bronchial Provocation Tests; Citrates; Citric

1994
[Does the inhalation of a 1% L-menthol solution in the premedication of fiberoptic bronchoscopy affect coughing and the sensation of dyspnea?].
    Pneumologie (Stuttgart, Germany), 2001, Volume: 55, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Inhalation; Adult; Aged; Antitussive Agents; Atropine; Bronchoscopy; Cough; Double-B

2001
A trial of Lotussin and linctus diphenhydramine in patients wth an irritant cough.
    The Journal of international medical research, 1977, Volume: 5, Issue:6

    Topics: Ammonium Chloride; Antitussive Agents; Chloroform; Citrates; Clinical Trials as Topic; Cough; Dextro

1977
[Chronic obstructive bronchitis. Effect of Gelomyrtol forte in a placebo-controlled double-blind study].
    Fortschritte der Medizin, 1991, Sep-20, Volume: 109, Issue:27

    Topics: Cough; Cyclohexanols; Cyclohexenes; Double-Blind Method; Drug Combinations; Eucalyptol; Expectorants

1991

Other Studies

7 other studies available for menthol and Cough

ArticleYear
The role of trigeminal nasal TRPM8-expressing afferent neurons in the antitussive effects of menthol.
    Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985), 2013, Jul-15, Volume: 115, Issue:2

    Topics: Animals; Antitussive Agents; Cold Temperature; Cough; Guinea Pigs; Male; Menthol; Nasal Mucosa; Neur

2013
[Good evidence for phytotherapy drugs].
    MMW Fortschritte der Medizin, 2015, Apr-16, Volume: 157, Issue:7

    Topics: Acute Disease; Bronchitis; Cough; Drug Combinations; Evidence-Based Medicine; Guideline Adherence; H

2015
Probable warfarin interaction with menthol cough drops.
    Pharmacotherapy, 2010, Volume: 30, Issue:1

    Topics: Anticoagulants; Black or African American; Cough; Drug Interactions; Humans; International Normalize

2010
Clinically significant interaction between warfarin and popular cough lozenges 'Fisherman's Friend'.
    BMJ case reports, 2011, Oct-28, Volume: 2011

    Topics: Aged; Anticoagulants; Cough; Drug Interactions; Humans; International Normalized Ratio; Male; Mentho

2011
Possible warfarin interaction with menthol cough drops.
    The Annals of pharmacotherapy, 2005, Volume: 39, Issue:2

    Topics: Cough; Drug Interactions; Humans; International Normalized Ratio; Male; Menthol; Middle Aged; Warfar

2005
The antitussive effects of menthol, camphor and cineole in conscious guinea-pigs.
    Pulmonary pharmacology, 1994, Volume: 7, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Inhalation; Animals; Antitussive Agents; Camphor; Citrates; Citric Acid; Cough; Cycl

1994
Efficacy and safety of Ascoril in the management of cough--National Study Group report.
    Journal of the Indian Medical Association, 2001, Volume: 99, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Bromhexine; Child; Child, Preschool; Cough; Drug Combinations; Expectorants

2001