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Levomenthol (International)

Note: In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

Scheme

Rec.INN

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0002216-51-5

Chemical Formula

C10-H20-O

Molecular Weight

156

Therapeutic Categories

Anesthetic, local

Antipruritic agent

Decongestant agent

Carminative agent

Chemical Name

(-)-(1R,3R,4S)-menthol (WHO)

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
DCFDénomination Commune Française
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
WHOWorld Health Organization

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

Further information

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