Jakemans Throat and Chest Flavour 100g Bags - Pack of 10 - Soothing menthol sweets - Suitable for vegetarians

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Once in the emergency room, a doctor or other healthcare professional will monitor the person’s vital signs, such as their pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure.

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An allergic reaction to one or more of the ingredients found in cough drops is also possible. Call 911 or local emergency services if you notice any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/labelrss.cfm?setid=6d5fe101-2e06-2208-e053-2a91aa0a2202 To receive all DailyMed Updates for the last seven days To put it in perspective, a typical cough drop contains between 5 and 10 mg of menthol. There’s no accepted standard for a menthol overdose, but research suggests anywhere between 50 mg/kg and 1,000 mg/kg could cause a lethal overdose. This suggested range is based on the weight of the individual, so the amount of menthol it takes to cause an overdose in one person is different from what it would take in another. For example, if an individual weighed 175 pounds (79.5 kg), anywhere from 3,975mg to 79,500mg could cause a menthol overdose. This would mean ingesting 397 to 7,950 drops containing 10 mg of menthol each. It’s possible to overdose on cough drops containing menthol, but it’s incredibly difficult. Most people with menthol poisoning get it from ingesting pure menthol. Over-the-counter cough drops don’t contain pure menthol. The menthol is usually diluted.

The most common medication in a cough drop is menthol. This is an organic compound made from peppermint, eucalyptus, and other mint oils.

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You’ll probably experience some indigestion or a stomach ache before more serious symptoms of overdosing on cough drops occur. If you’re worried about overdosing, look for cough drops that don’t contain menthol. Talk with a pharmacist or healthcare professional about what cough drops are best for you. cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition. You should keep cough drops out of the reach of children, as children may think they’re candy. Cough drops also present a choking hazard to young children.

Kanezaki M, et al. (2017). Effect of the cooling sensation induced by olfactory stimulation by L-menthol on dyspnoea: A pilot study. Keep in mind that you can call the Poison Help Line even if you just have questions about poison prevention. It doesn’t have to be an emergency. But it would take rapid ingestion, which would likely first cause other health risks, such as choking and nausea.

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There has been one report of an 86-year-old man who experienced serious symptoms after eating two entire bags of menthol cough drops every day for 20 years. He experienced: If you’re worried about overdosing, follow the dosage on the label or avoid menthol lozenges completely. Only one person dying from menthol poisoning has ever been reported in the medical literature. In this case, the man overdosed by inhalation of menthol while he was cleaning a peppermint factory. There are no known cases of people dying from overdosing on menthol from cough drops. If you’re taking cough drops for a sore throat or cough and your symptoms don’t improve within 7 days or get worse, see a healthcare professional.cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation occurring with the common cold or inhaled irritants. People with diabetes should use extra caution when eating cough drops, as they can cause your blood sugar to rise.

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Though very unlikely to occur from cough drops, knowing the symptoms of an overdose that can indicate a medical emergency is still very important. The following symptoms can indicate a medical emergency: attributes: "-_--_--_--_--_--_--_-Best match-_-grid-_-search successfull:1>-_--_--_--_--_--_--_-No-_--_--_--_-0-_-0-_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_-1" Other cough drop brands don’t contain any medication. They use pectin and honey to coat and calm your throat.Some people love the sweet taste and calming effects of cough drops and may want to take them even when they don’t have a cough. But eating more than the recommended amount of cough drops — or anything for that matter — can result in a few unwanted symptoms. How many cough drops is too many?