Menthoderm®

Menthoderm® is topical Menthol in Aqueous Cream which can be used to help soothe and cool dry, over-heated, irritated and itchy skin conditions, including atopic eczema, psoriasis and chronic dermatitis.

As a convenient, anti-itch cream, which can be applied as frequently as needed, Menthoderm® is the only 0.5% – 5% range of Menthol in Aqueous Cream to be fully SLS and parabens-free.

Recent guidelines for the management of pruritus and clinical experience suggest the use of menthol cream to alleviate itch due to its cooling effect on the skin(1) In addition, the Menthoderm® range is less expensive than the quoted drug tariff price across all comparable pack sizes.(2)

Please note: Menthoderm® should only be used on infants below 2 years under the direction of a clinician. 

Menthol Cream Sizes and Strengths

  • 100g tubes (1% and 2% menthol strength)
  • Ideal for travel and daily use.
  • 500g pots (0.5%, 1% and 2% menthol strength)
  • Ideal for manual dexterity issues / copious use
  • 500g pumps (1%, 2% and 5% menthol strength)
  • Airless pump to prevent cross contamination.

Methoderm is Available on Prescription

Menthoderm® is available on prescription and listed on the NHSBSA dm+d database and has a lower cost than generic Menthol in Aqueous Cream on the Drug Tariff.

You can also purchase it in our online store called Sk1n or find it /order it via your local pharmacy.

Why Use Menthol Cream

Of natural plant origin and widely known for its cooling and antipruritic properties when applied topically to the skin; Menthol has been used over many decades for medicinal purposes. Menthoderm®is prescribed frequently by dermatologists and healthcare professionals nationwide as an anti-itch cream to help cool and soothe a wide range of heated and itchy skin conditions. Menthoderm® is also the only Menthol in Aqueous Cream with two preservatives to preserve the product from contamination. The additional preservative Undecylenic Acid also helps to protect dry and irritated skin.

Menthoderm® is a topical antipruritic menthol cream used to help relieve the itch caused by pruritic conditions such as atopic eczema, psoriasis and chronic dermatitis.

Menthoderm® is often used as an anti-itch cream in pregnancy, to help relieve the itch associated with Obstetric Cholestasis (an uncomfortable itching on the abdomen and other parts of the body) caused by disruption to the normal function of the liver during pregnancy, as well as soothing itch associated with stretch marks(3).

The higher strengths of Menthoderm® Menthol in Aqueous Cream can help to relieve severe and generalised itch, often as a result of chronic illnesses such as liver disease (4) kidney disease, certain cancers(5) and pruritic symptoms associated with terminal illness(1) (6).

Menthoderm® is often used as an anti-itch cream in pregnancy, for the relief of Obstetric Cholestasis (an uncomfortable itching on the abdomen and other parts of the body) caused by disruption to the normal function of the liver during pregnancy, as well as soothing itch associated with stretch marks(3).

With its tried & trusted heritage, Menthoderm® menthol cream offers many additional benefits such helping to soothe prickly, insect-bitten and sun-scorched or skin, as well as helping to cool down heated skin after sport.

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Download our digital product leaflet to learn more about Menthoderm®, from the benefits of menthol to potential cost savings.

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Learn more about Menthoderm. Menthol is natural cyclic terpene alcohol from plant origin and has been used since antiquity for medicinal purposes. Click here to understand the benefits of menthol in alleviating heated, itchy, and irritated skin.

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Menthoderm Important Information

Find out more information on how to use Menthoderm®menthol in aqueous cream and the necessary precautions.

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Adverse Effects

Adverse events should be reported to Derma UK on +44 (0)191 375 9020