Topical counter-irritant
Levomenthol
Brand names: Aramint, Dermacool
Adult dose
Dose: Apply 0.5–2% cream/lotion to affected area as needed
Route: Topical
Frequency: PRN
Clinical pearls
- Symptomatic pruritus, e.g. cholestatic, palliative
Contraindications
- Broken skin
- Hypersensitivity
Side effects
- Local irritation
- Cooling sensation
Reference: BNF; https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/levomenthol/. Verify against your local formulary and the latest BNF before prescribing.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Pathways
- Suspicious Pigmented Lesion — Melanoma Pathway · NICE NG14 2015 / BAD
- Cellulitis and Erysipelas · NICE NG141 2019 / CREST
- Psoriasis — Severity Assessment and Step-Up Therapy · NICE NG153 2019 / BAD
- Atopic Eczema — Assessment and Step-Up Therapy · NICE NG95 2023
- Urticaria and Angioedema · BSACI / EAACI Guidelines 2022
- Acne Vulgaris — Grading and Treatment · NICE NG198 2021 / BAD