Medicines/Generics/Thymol

Thymol

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Overview

Thymol also known as 2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol, IPMP, is an antifungal and antibacterial agent. Thymol is used in topical preparation for the treatment of acne and hemorrhoids. Thymol is used as an antiseptic in mouth washes.

Indications

Thymol is primarily indicated in conditions like Acne, Cold, Cough, Hemorrhoids, Respiratory disease, Skin diseases.

Contraindications

Thymol is contraindicated in conditions like Pregnancy, Breast feeding, Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Side Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Thymol, which give rise to further complications include Cardiac arrhythmias, CNS depression, Acidosis, Cyanosis. Thymol produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Pulmonary edema, Respiratory Failure, Myocardial damage, Circulatory failure. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Thymol therapy. The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Thymol include Coma, Dizziness, Headache. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Thymol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Diarrhea, Sweating, Nausea and vomiting, Metabolic acidosis, Local edema, Irritation of gastric mucosa.

Warnings

Avoid using thymol if you suffer from epilepsy, seizure disorders or heart problems. Special precautions should be taken to avoid inhalation, or contact with the skin or eyes. Eye protection and gloves are recommended.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, and patients suffering from Liver Malfunction.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Adult Dosage

0.5 to 4 g (2.2 (2.25)) As recommended. PO — The dosage may be regulated according to age as follows: Up to 5 years of age, 0.5 gm.; up to 10, 1 gm.; up to 15, 1.5 gm.; up to 20, 2 gm.; above 20, 3 to 4 gm.

Child Dosage

No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Neonatal Dosage

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Drug Interactions

No data regarding the interactions of Thymol was found.

Storage

Store in a well closed container. Protect from Sunlight.