Ingredients of Listerine

Menthol
Methyl Salicylate
Eucalyptus oil
Thymol

Listerine Benefits

Listerine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Listerine Side Effects

No side effects of Listerine have been reported in the medical literature. However, you should always consult your doctor before using Listerine.

How to use Listerine?

Swish a small amount of Listerine in your mouth for about 30 to 60 seconds, then throw it out.

General precautions for Listerine

Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before using Listerine.
Rinse the mouth with Listerine for 30 seconds, then spit it out. Do not swallow Listerine, or consume any fluids or foods for at least 30 minutes after use.
Do not overuse the Listerine. Follow the dose as per prescription.
Avoid referigerating Listerine. Keep it in a cool and dry place.
You must talk to your doctor in case of an allergic reaction due to the Listerine.

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Department of Ayush: Government of India. [link]. Volume 5. Ghaziabad, India: Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy; 2006: Page No 199-201

C.K. Kokate ,A.P. Purohit, S.B. Gokhale. [link]. Forty Seventh Edition. Pune, India: Nirali Prakashan; 2012: Page No 1.19-1.21

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