Jakemans Cherry Menthol Soothing Menthol Sweets, 100g

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Sweeteners (Isomalt, Sucralose), Citric Acid, Cherry Juice, Flavouring, Menthol, Vitamin C, Colour (E129) Cherry flavour menthol sweets with real fruit juice and sweeteners. BREATHE. Menthol comes from the mint plant and is famous for its invigorating properties. TUNES® combine menthol with the great-tasting fruity flavour of cherries. Ricola: Ricola cough sweets are made with natural ingredients, including Swiss mountain herbs, and come in a range of flavours, including lemon, elderflower, and cranberry.

If you’re worried about overdosing, follow the dosage on the label or avoid menthol lozenges completely. Keep in mind that cough drops also contain a fair amount of sugar. Eating an excessive amount of cough drops on a regular basis may also lead to weight gain over time. Sugar-free varieties of cough drops are available, but eating too many of them can have a laxative effect. This is especially true for cough drops that contain a sugar substitute known as sorbitol. Buttercup: Buttercup cough sweets are made with natural ingredients, including honey and lemon, and are known for their pleasant taste and soothing properties. Treatments Find every kind of best treatment near you, We British Chemist UK online pharmacy retailer and registered pharmacy with the MHRA and GPhC.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. Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. Kanezaki M, et al. (2017). Effect of the cooling sensation induced by olfactory stimulation by L-menthol on dyspnoea: A pilot study. Fisherman's Friend: First on the list is the classic Fisherman's Friend, which has been a go-to cough candy for over a century. Its strong, menthol flavour can help clear your airways and soothe your throat.

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.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. While it’s possible to develop negative symptoms from consuming too many cough drops, you aren’t likely to ingest enough to cause any serious harm. Still, you should always read the label and try not to exceed the recommended dose. Army and Navy: Last but not least, we have the classic Army and Navy sweets, the most traditional cough candy of them all! A favourite for over a century. Its unique blend of licorice and menthol is said to help ease coughs and soothe sore throats. If you manage to eat a very large amount of cough drops, you might experience the following symptoms: