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On the Lighter Side => Complementary Medicine => Topic started by: CliffordK on 11/01/2013 03:55:44
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Is Eucalyptus Oil and Menthol bad for a person? Side Effects?
Ok, so when I get a cold, I tend to like cough drop mints.
Reading the package of a major brand, its recommended dosage is:
Dissolve 1 drop slowly in the mouth. Repeat every 2 hours as needed
It seems as if once I suck down half of the drop or so, I get the temptation to crunch it.
Then, 2 minutes later, I'm ready for the next drop.
Is there anything harmful with taking too many?
I have wondered if there is a rebound cough. Perhaps taking the Menthol drops suppresses a cough temporarily, but causes the cough to be symptomatic for a longer period of time.