Jakemans Cherry Menthol Soothing Menthol Sweets, 100g

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If you manage to eat a very large amount of cough drops, you might experience the following symptoms:

If you’re worried about overdosing, follow the dosage on the label or avoid menthol lozenges completely. 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. 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. 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.But it would take rapid ingestion, which would likely first cause other health risks, such as choking and nausea. 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.

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 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. 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.

Other cough drop brands don’t contain any medication. They use pectin and honey to coat and calm your throat. The most common medication in a cough drop is menthol. This is an organic compound made from peppermint, eucalyptus, and other mint oils.Kanezaki M, et al. (2017). Effect of the cooling sensation induced by olfactory stimulation by L-menthol on dyspnoea: A pilot study.