What is Menthoderm?
Menthoderm® is a Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) free menthol in aqueous cream which can be used to soothe and cool heated, dry, irritated, and itchy skin conditions.
Is menthol camphor ointment safe during pregnancy?
Do not use this medicine on a baby or young child without a doctor’s advice. Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
What is Menthoderm gel?
This product is used to treat minor aches and pains of the muscles/joints (such as arthritis, backache, sprains). Menthol and methyl salicylate are known as counterirritants. They work by causing the skin to feel cool and then warm.
Is Tranquil safe in pregnancy?
Tranquil 0.25mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Will menthol stop itching?
Menthol is known as a counterirritant. It works by causing the skin to feel cool and then warm. These feelings on the skin distract you from feeling the ache or pain. Camphor helps to relieve itching.
Does menthol soothe itching?
Menthol can help treat itchy, heated, irritated dry skin for patients experiencing pruritus, and also for skin suffering from seasonal conditions. We know that menthol elicits a cooling sensation on the skin when applied topically.
Is camphor safe while pregnant?
Do not use camphor products if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as it has the potential to cause birth defects. Children under the age of 2 should not use camphor products at all. Ingesting camphor has been shown to be fatal to toddlers, even in small doses. It can also cause seizures in children.
Can camphor cause miscarriage?
The reported human lethal dose is 50 to 500 mg kg-1. Camphor ingestion may lead to abortion because camphor crosses the placenta and fetuses lack the enzymes to hydroxylate and conjugate with glucuronic acid.
What is menthol in aqueous cream used for?
Menthoderm® is a menthol in aqueous cream, which does not contain sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and is available in strengths of 0.5%, 1.0% & 2%. The addition of Menthol helps soothe and cool the skin of patients experiencing heated, dry and irritated itchy skin.
What helps with itching during pregnancy?
How to relieve itchy skin during pregnancy
- Apply cold. Put an ice pack or a cool, wet compress on itchy areas for five to ten minutes, or until the itch fades.
- Moisturize. Lotions and creams that are free of fragrances are best.
- Take an occasional warm oatmeal bath.
- Apply medicines before moisturizing.
Why does it itch during pregnancy?
Itching is common in pregnancy. Usually it’s thought to be caused by raised levels of certain chemicals in the blood, such as hormones. Later, as your bump grows, the skin of your tummy (abdomen) is stretched and this may also feel itchy.
Does camphor cause birth defects?
Although there are no specific pregnancy safety studies of these products, one small study of around 170 pregnant women who had applied oil of camphor (an ingredient in Vicks VapoRub) to their skin in early pregnancy showed no link to an increased risk of birth defects in their babies.
Is camphor good for pregnant?
Is camphor safe when pregnant?
Camphor is not recommended during pregnancy and there has been one reported case of fetal death when a pregnant woman had accidently ingested a toxic dose of camphor.
What should I know about menthoderm before taking it?
Tell all of your health care providers that you take Menthoderm (methyl salicylate and menthol cream and ointment). If you are taking aspirin to help prevent a heart attack, talk with your doctor. This medicine may raise the chance of heart and blood vessel side effects like heart attack and stroke.
Is menthoderm (methyl salicylate and menthol cream and ointment) safe to use during pregnancy?
You may also need to avoid Menthoderm (methyl salicylate and menthol cream and ointment) at other times during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor to see when you need to avoid taking Menthoderm (methyl salicylate and menthol cream and ointment) during pregnancy.
Does methadone pharmacokinetics change during pregnancy?
The studies included in this review confirm that methadone pharmacokinetics is altered in pregnancy and is potentially correlated with increases in maternal withdrawal symptoms. Insufficient evidence is available to warrant routine monitoring of serum methadone concentrations in pregnant women with opioid dependence.
What is the serum methadone concentration during pregnancy?
Whereas the plasma volume of a nonpregnant woman is about 2.6 L, by week 40 of pregnancy, this volume has increased to 3.6 L, resulting in a change in total blood volume from 4 L to 5.3 L. This increase in total blood volume could result in lower serum methadone concentrations later in pregnancy (because of dilution).