Menthol 750 mg

Generic for COUGH DROPS

PATCHTOPICALMeijerNDC: 41250-214Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

MENTHOL — 750 mg

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 2 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Gelatin

⚠️ Yes — Animal

Capsule Shell

Methylparaben

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Preservative

.alpha.-tocopherol Acetate

Antioxidant

Aluminum Hydroxide

Antacid/Adjuvant

Butylated Hydroxytoluene

Antioxidant

Edetate Disodium

Chelating Agent

Glycerin

Humectant/Solvent

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Isopropyl Myristate

Emollient/Penetration Enhancer

Kaolin

Adsorbent/Filler

Polysorbate 80

Emulsifier/Solubilizer

Polyvinyl Alcohol

Coating Agent/Stabilizer

Tartaric Acid

pH Adjuster/Effervescent

Titanium Dioxide

Colorant/Opacifier

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Gelatin	Capsule Shell	⚠️ Yes — Animal	Derived from animal collagen. Used in capsule shells. Not suitable for vegetarians/vegans or those with specific animal protein sensitivities.
Methylparaben	Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Parabens	A preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
.alpha.-tocopherol Acetate	Antioxidant	No	Vitamin E acetate. Used as an antioxidant to protect active ingredients from degradation during storage.
Aluminum Hydroxide	Antacid/Adjuvant	No	An aluminum salt used as an antacid ingredient and as an adjuvant in some vaccine formulations.
Butylated Hydroxytoluene	Antioxidant	No	BHT. A synthetic antioxidant used to prevent oxidative degradation of fats and oils in pharmaceutical products. Rare contact sensitivity reported.
Edetate Disodium	Chelating Agent	No	Also known as EDTA. Binds metal ions to prevent degradation of active ingredients and preserve product stability.
Glycerin	Humectant/Solvent	No	A sugar alcohol that attracts moisture. Used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in many oral and topical medications. Generally well tolerated.
Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water	Skin Conditioner	No	Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin.
Isopropyl Myristate	Emollient/Penetration Enhancer	No	A synthetic ester used as an emollient and to enhance penetration of active ingredients through the skin.
Kaolin	Adsorbent/Filler	No	A natural clay mineral (china clay) used as an adsorbent, filler, and anti-caking agent.
Polysorbate 80	Emulsifier/Solubilizer	No	A non-ionic surfactant used to dissolve and stabilize ingredients that do not mix well with water. Derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. Rare hypersensitivity reactions reported.
Polyvinyl Alcohol	Coating Agent/Stabilizer	No	A synthetic polymer used in film coatings for tablets and as a stabilizer in ophthalmic solutions.
Tartaric Acid	pH Adjuster/Effervescent	No	A naturally occurring acid used as a pH adjuster and in effervescent formulations.
Titanium Dioxide	Colorant/Opacifier	No	A white pigment used for coating opacity. Under regulatory review in some countries.