Thymol

Drug #1254

Thymol is antifungal and antibacterial agent. Thymol is used in topical preparation for the treatment of acne and hemorrhoids. Thymol is used as an antiseptic in mouth washes.

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Primary Characteristics

It is of Synthetic origin.

Molecular Weight: 150.22 · Solubility in Water: 1 in 1 · Solubility in Alcohol: 1 in 1000 · Non-proprietary name: Thymol.

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

Thymol is primarily indicated in conditions like Acne, Cold, Cough, Haemorrhoids, Hemorrhoids, Respiratory disease, Skin diseases.

Contraindications

Thymol is contraindicated in conditions like Pregnancy, Breast feeding, Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Dosage

Thymol's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
2.25 g	2.25 g	—	PO	The dosage may be regulated according to age as follows: Up to 5 years of age, 0.5 gm.; up to 10, 1 gm.; up to 15, 1.5 gm.; up to 20, 2 gm.; above 20, 3 to 4 gm.
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Thymol in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Cyanosis , Cardiac arrhythmias, CNS depression, Acidosis .

Thymol produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Pulmonary edema , Respiratory Failure , Myocardial damage, Circulatory failure. Careful monitoring is needed with proper medical management.

The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Thymol are Coma, Dizziness, Headache.

Thymol is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Diarrhea, Irritantation of gastric mucosa, Local edema, Metabolic acidosis, Nausea and vomiting, Sweating .

Warnings / Precautions

Avoid using thymol if you suffer from epilepsy, seizure disorders or heart problems. Special precautions should be taken to avoid inhalation, or contact with the skin or eyes. Eye protection and gloves are recommended.