Jakemans Cherry Menthol Soothing Menthol Sweets, 100g

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Other cough drop brands don’t contain any medication. They use pectin and honey to coat and calm your throat. 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.

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. 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. The safety of menthol cough drops during pregnancy isn’t known. You should talk with a healthcare professional before taking menthol cough drops while you’re pregnant. Sugar-related symptoms 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. 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. 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. There’s no standard limit to how many cough lozenges can be consumed. This is largely due to the amount of active ingredient variation between brands. People with diabetes should use extra caution when eating cough drops, as they can cause your blood sugar to rise.

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. Buttercup: Buttercup cough sweets are made with natural ingredients, including honey and lemon, and are known for their pleasant taste and soothing properties. Halls: Halls cough sweets are known for their strong menthol flavour and are great for clearing nasal passages and easing coughs.Treatments Find every kind of best treatment near you, We British Chemist UK online pharmacy retailer and registered pharmacy with the MHRA and GPhC. 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. You’ll probably experience some indigestion or a stomach ache before more serious symptoms of overdosing on cough drops occur.

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. 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. 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. Sweeteners (Isomalt, Sucralose), Citric Acid, Cherry Juice, Flavouring, Menthol, Vitamin C, Colour (E129) Tunes are one of Britain’s best-loved brands. It’s been helping you breathe more easily for years. So when you’re feeling a bit stuffy or need a bit of menthol clarity, grab some Tunes.

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Soothers: Soothers cough sweets are made with a unique blend of eucalyptus, menthol, and honey, which can help to soothe a sore throat and ease coughs. Kanezaki M, et al. (2017). Effect of the cooling sensation induced by olfactory stimulation by L-menthol on dyspnoea: A pilot study. 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?

Anti Malaria Malaria is a serious tropical disease spread by mosquitoes. If it isn’t diagnosed and treated promptly, it can be fatal. A single mosquito bite is all it takes for someone to become infected. Symptoms of malaria It’s important to be aware of the symptoms of malaria if you’re travelling to areas where there’s a high risk of the disease. Symptoms include: 1. A high temperature of 38C or above 2. Feeling hot and shivery 3. Headaches 4. Vomiting 5. Muscle pains 6. Diarrhoea Symptoms usually appear between 7 and 18 days after becoming infected, but in some cases the symptoms may not appear for up to a year, or occasionally even longer. When to seek medical attention Seek medical help immediately if you develop symptoms of malaria during or after a visit to an area where the disease is found. You should still seek medical help even if it’s several weeks, months or a year after you return from travelling. If there’s a possibility you have malaria, a blood test will be carried out to confirm whether or not you’re infected. You should receive the results of your blood test on the same day. If you have malaria, treatment will… Menthol helps cool your airway passages and soothe your throat. It may be paired with benzocaine, a local anesthetic. As the weather gets colder, coughs and colds become more common, and one thing that can bring relief is a good old-fashioned cough candy. Here at SoSweet, we know that traditional sweets are often the best, so we've put together a list of the top 10 traditional cough candies in the UK. But it would take rapid ingestion, which would likely first cause other health risks, such as choking and nausea. The most common medication in a cough drop is menthol. This is an organic compound made from peppermint, eucalyptus, and other mint oils.If you manage to eat a very large amount of cough drops, you might experience the following symptoms: 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.