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.
Menthoderm® 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.
Menthoderm® is Also Available to Buy
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.
Itchy Skin Conditions
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.
Itch During Pregnancy
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).
Severe and Chronic Itch
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).
Cooling Menopausal Skin
Menthoderm® mentholated cream is often used by women during the menopause. Its cooling properties assists in the symptomatic relief of hot flushes.
Other Benefits of Menthol Cream
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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Led by Valerie Anderson, Dermatology Advanced Nurse Practitioner – in conversation with Teena Mackenzie – Consultant Nurse Dermatology and Education and Development Lead, BDNG.
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®️ menthol in aqueous cream product review
Menthol Cream FAQs
What is menthol in aqueous cream used for?
Menthoderm® (menthol in aqueous cream) is used to help soothe and cool dry, irritated, over-heated and itchy skin conditions, including atopic eczema, psoriasis and chronic dermatitis. Menthoderm® menthol cream is also used to help relieve the itching associated with Obstetric Cholestasis in pregnancy, as well as generalised itch in chronic illnesses, whilst also helping to cool heated skin as a result of menopausal hot flushes or heat rash.
What are the benefits of menthol cream?
Known for its cooling, soothing and anti-itch properties when applied to the skin, Menthol can be found in both prescription and over-the-counter medications for a range of different conditions. It is also used in Dermatology where it is frequently prescribed for its anti-itch properties.
How does menthol cream help to stop itching?
Menthoderm® anti-itching cream helps to cool and soothe the skin when applied to the skin, by activating the TRPM8 receptor in the skin which responds to stimuli including temperature and, as a result, helping to alleviate itch.
How to stop itching in pregnancy?
Menthoderm® menthol in aqueous cream is often used to help cool and soothe the skin and assist in relieving both generalised itch and the itch associated with Obstetric Cholestasis during pregnancy in addition to itching associated with stretch marks(3).
Where Can I Purchase Menthoderm?
Ask your doctor, nurse, or dermatologist to prescribe Menthoderm® by name, to receive the only 0.5% – 5% range of Menthol in Aqueous Cream in the market that is fully SLS and parabens-free. You can also purchase it in our online store called Sk1n or find it /order it via your local pharmacy.
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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
References
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- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, Topical local antipruritics, http://bnf.nice.org.uk/treatment-summary/topical-local-antipruritics.html
- British National Formulary (BNF), LEVOMENTHOL, https://bnf.nice.org.uk/medicinal-forms/levomenthol.html
- National Health Service (NHS), Itching and intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/related-conditions/complications/itching-and-intrahepatic-cholestasis/
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/liver-cancer/symptoms/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2464269/
- https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/professionals/palliative-care-knowledge-zone/symptom-control/itch