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SKIN DEEP SOOTHE ABILITY

• Menthoderm Soothes & Cools heated & dry itchy skin
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• Menthoderm is the only Menthol in Aqueous Cream with two preservatives
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providing double protection for patients
• The additional preservative is undecylenic acid which helps reduce the risk of
potential cross contamination, especially for patients with compromised hygiene and
assists in protecting dry and irritated skin
• Menthoderm has a lower cost than the Drug Tariff Menthol in Aqueous Cream 1
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Recent guidelines for the management of Pruritus and clinical experience suggest the
use of Menthol to alleviate itch is effective at 1-5% 2
Situations in which Menthol in Aqueous Cream may be effective are:

• Menopause: Menthol is often used by women experiencing the menopause.
Its cooling properties assist with managing hot flushes
• Pregnancy: Menthol is also often used by pregnant women, for the relief of Obstetric
Choleostasis (an uncomfortable itching on the belly and other parts of the body)
caused by disruption to the normal functioning of the liver and soothing the itch
associated with stretch marks
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• Summer Skin: Menthol is an age-old coolant and may help alleviate heated skin
by cooling the affected area