Quick answers
- What is Levomenthol used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Cough Drops Dollar General Menthol 160ct (Dollar General Corporation) lists these uses: temporarily relieves: cough as may occur with a cold occasional minor irritation and sore throat.
- Do I need a prescription for Levomenthol?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredient, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Levomenthol been recalled?
- No recall linked to these products appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Cough Drops Dollar General Menthol 160ct · Dollar General Corporation
Levomenthol 5.4 mg, lozenge (oral)
Active ingredient (in each drop)
Menthol 5.4 mg Purpose Cough suppressant/Oral anesthetic
Purpose
Cough suppressant/Oral anesthetic
Uses
temporarily relieves: cough as may occur with a cold occasional minor irritation and sore throat
Warnings
- Sore throat warning: if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days, see your dentist or doctor promptly. These symptoms may be serious.
Ask a doctor before use if
you have: persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
cough persists for more than 7 days, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache, These could be signs of a serious condition. sore throat is severe, or irritation, pain or redness lasts or worsens sore mouth does not improve in 7 days
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Directions
| adults and children 5 years and over | dissolve 1 lozenge slowly in mouth. Repeat every 2 hours as needed or as directed by a doctor. |
| children under 5 years | ask a doctor |
Inactive ingredients
Corn Syrup, eucalyptus oil, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no.40, gum Arabic, maltodextrin, natural flavor, soy lecithin, sucrose and water
— FDA label of Cough Drops Dollar General Menthol 160ct, Dollar General Corporation, effective October 8, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Cough Drops Dollar General Cherry 30ct · Dollar General Corporation
Levomenthol 5.8 mg, lozenge (oral)
Active ingredient (in each drop)
Menthol 5.8 mg Purpose Cough suppressant/Oral anesthetic
Purpose
Cough suppressant/Oral anesthetic
Uses
temporarily relieves: cough as may occur with a cold occasional minor irritation and sore throat
Warnings
- Sore throat warning: if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days, see your dentist or doctor promptly. These symptoms may be serious.
Ask a doctor before use if
you have: persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
cough persists for more than 7 days, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache, These could be signs of a serious condition. sore throat is severe, or irritation, pain or redness lasts or worsens sore mouth does not improve in 7 days
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Directions
| adults and children 5 years and over | dissolve 1 lozenge slowly in mouth. Repeat every 2 hours as needed or as directed by a doctor. |
| children under 5 years | ask a doctor |
Inactive ingredients
Corn syrup, eucalyptus oil, FD&C red no.40, natural & artificial flavors, soy lecithin, sucrose and water.
— FDA label of Cough Drops Dollar General Cherry 30ct, Dollar General Corporation, effective October 8, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Freegells Cough Drops Honey Lemon 30ct · RL Albert & Son Inc.
Levomenthol 7.5 mg, lozenge (oral)
Active ingredient (in each drop)
Menthol 7.5 mg Purpose Cough suppressant/Oral anesthetic
Purpose
Cough suppressant/Oral anesthetic
Uses
Temporarily relieves: Cough as may occur with a cold; occasional minor irritation and sore throat
Warnings
- Sore throat warning: if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days, see your dentist or doctor promptly. These symptoms may be serious.
Ask a doctor before use if
you have: persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
cough persists for more than 7 days, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache, These could be signs of a serious condition. sore throat is severe, or irritation, pain or redness lasts or worsens sore mouth does not improve in 7 days
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Directions
| adults and children 5 years and over | dissolve 1 lozenge slowly in mouth. Repeat every 2 hours as needed or as directed by a doctor. |
| children under 5 years | ask a doctor |
Inactive ingredients
Beta Carotene (color), corn syrup, eucalyptus oil, honey, natural & artificial flavors, soy lecithin, sucrose and water
— FDA label of Freegells Cough Drops Honey Lemon 30ct, RL Albert & Son Inc., effective October 8, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Cough Drops Freegells Strawberry 30ct · RL Albert & Son Inc.
Levomenthol 2.7 mg, lozenge (oral)
Active ingredient (in each drop)
Menthol 2.7 mg Purpose Cough suppressant/Oral anesthetic
Purpose
Cough suppressant/Oral anesthetic
Uses
temporarily relieves: cough as may occur with a cold occasional minor irritation and sore throat
Warnings
- Sore throat warning: if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days, see your dentist or doctor promptly. These symptoms may be serious.
Ask a doctor before use if
you have: persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
cough persists for more than 7 days, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache, These could be signs of a serious condition. sore throat is severe, or irritation, pain or redness lasts or worsens sore mouth does not improve in 7 days
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Directions
| adults and children 5 years and over | dissolve 2 lozenge (one at time) slowly in mouth. Repeat every 2 hours as needed or as directed by a doctor. |
| children under 5 years | ask a doctor |
Inactive ingredients
Citric Acid, corn syrup, eucalyptus oil, FD&C red no. 40, natural & artificial flavoring, soy lecithin, sucrose and water.
— FDA label of Cough Drops Freegells Strawberry 30ct, RL Albert & Son Inc., effective October 8, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Menthol Drops Dollar General Severe 45ct · Dollar General Corporation
Levomenthol 20 mg, lozenge (oral)
Active ingredient
Menthol 20 mg Purpose Oral anesthetic
Purpose
Oral anesthetic
Uses
Temporarily relieves occasional minor irritation and pain due to: sore throat; sore mouth
Warnings
- Sore throat warning: ore throat warning: severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea and vomiting may be serious. Consult doctor promptly.
Do not use
more than 2 days or administer to children under 12 years of age.
Ask a doctor before use if
you have: a severe sore throat accompanied by difficult in breathing or that lasts more than 2 days a sore accompanied by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea or vomiting
Stop use and ask a doctor if
sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days, or if irritation, pain or redness lasts or worsens
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical gelp or contact a Poison Control Center right away
Directions
| adults and children 12 years and over | dissolve 1 lozenge slowly in mouth. Repeat every 2 hours as needed or as directed by a doctor. |
| children under 12 years | do not use |
Inactive ingredients
Corn Syrup; eucalytus oil; FD&C blue no. 1; FD&C red no. 40; Gum Arabic; Maltodextrin; natural flavor; soy lecithin; sucrose and water
— FDA label of Menthol Drops Dollar General Severe 45ct, Dollar General Corporation, effective October 24, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Auvon 4% Menthol Pain Relief Gel · Shenzhen Yuwen E-Commerce Co., Ltd.
Levomenthol 0.04 mg/mL, gel (topical)
Active ingredient
Menthol 4%
Purpose
Topical Analgestic
Uses
Temporary relief from minor aches and paons of sore muscles and joints
Warnings
For external use only If you are under 12 years of age If you are allergic to the listed ingredients If you are pregnent or breast feeding On wounds, cuts, damaged/broken/irritated skin
- Use only as directed
- Read and follow all directions and warnings on this label You are experiencing pain, swelling or blistering Redness is persent or irritation develops Symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Clean and dry the patch application area (no wound or hair), pull to separate the film, peel off one side of the film, apply the exposed patch to the skin, peel off the other side of the film, and press the patch firmly
- Do not repeatedly use or repeatedly reapply the patch as far as possible Use in te affected area no more than 4 times daily Wash hands with cool water after use
Inactive ingredients
Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Extract Arnica Montana Flower Extract Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Aminomethyl Propanol Boswellia Serrata Extract Camellia Sinensis(Green Tea) Leaf Extract Camphor Carbomer Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract FD&C Blue NO.1 FD&C Yellow No.5 Isopropyl Alcohol Isopropyl Myristate, Glycerin Llex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Tocopheryl Acetate Water
— FDA label of Auvon 4% Menthol Pain Relief Gel, Shenzhen Yuwen E-Commerce Co., Ltd., effective March 14, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredient, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Levomenthol 5.4 mg · lozenge (oral) · 5 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Cough Drops Dollar General Menthol 160ct | Dollar General Corporation | DailyMed |
| Cough Drops Dollar General Menthol 30ct | Dollar General Corporation | DailyMed |
| Cough Drops Dollar General Menthol 80ct | Dollar General Corporation | DailyMed |
| Freegells Cough Drops Menthol 30ct | RL Albert & Son Inc. | DailyMed |
| Freegells Cough Drops Menthol 80ct | RL Albert & Son Inc. | DailyMed |
Levomenthol 5.8 mg · lozenge (oral) · 4 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Cough Drops Dollar General Cherry 200ct | Dollar General Corporation | DailyMed |
| Cough Drops Dollar General Cherry 30ct | Dollar General Corporation | DailyMed |
| Freegells Cough Drops Menthol Cherry 30ct | RL Albert & Son Inc. | DailyMed |
| Freegells Cough Drops Menthol Cherry 80ct | RL Albert & Son Inc. | DailyMed |
Levomenthol 7.5 mg · lozenge (oral) · 4 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Cough Drops Dollar General Honey Lemon 200ct | Dollar General Corporation | DailyMed |
| Cough Drops Dollar General Honey Lemon 30ct | Dollar General Corporation | DailyMed |
| Freegells Cough Drops Honey Lemon 200ct | RL Albert & Son Inc. | DailyMed |
| Freegells Cough Drops Honey Lemon 30ct | RL Albert & Son Inc. | DailyMed |
Levomenthol 2.7 mg · lozenge (oral) · 2 products
Levomenthol 20 mg · lozenge (oral) · 2 products
Levomenthol 0.04 mg/mL · gel (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Auvon 4% Menthol Pain Relief Gel | Shenzhen Yuwen E-Commerce Co., Ltd. | DailyMed |
Levomenthol 105 mg/mL · spray (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| GuruNanda Pain Relief | Gurunanda, LLC | DailyMed |
Levomenthol 7 mg · lozenge (oral) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Cough Drops Gems Flawless Cherry Flavor 30ct | Riclan S.A. | DailyMed |
Levomenthol 5% · patch (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 5% Menthol Pain Relief Patch | Xuzhou Lanting Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd | DailyMed |
Levomenthol 9 mg · lozenge (oral) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Cough Drops Gems Flawless Honey Lemon Flavor 30ct | Riclan S.A. | DailyMed |
Levomenthol 500 mg · patch (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| AVCOO Menthol Pain Relief Patch | ADP Health Limited | DailyMed |
Levomenthol 15 mg/mL · rinse (oral) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| GuruNanda Oral Pain Relief | Gurunanda, LLC | DailyMed |
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Dollar General Corporation10 products
- RL Albert & Son Inc.7 products
- Gurunanda, LLC2 products
- Riclan S.A.2 products
- Shenzhen Yuwen E-Commerce Co., Ltd.1 product
- Xuzhou Lanting Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd1 product
- ADP Health Limited1 product
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.