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menthol (countable and uncountable, plural menthols) (chemistry) a cyclic monoterpene alcohol; the major component of the essential oil of peppermint; used in pharmaceutical preparations as an antitussive and antipruritic agent, as a nasal decongestant, and in menthol cigarettes.
Midol is a combination, over-the-counter (OTC) drug used to relieve menstrual symptoms, including cramps and bloating.Combination OTC drugs for menstrual symptoms generally include both a pain reliever and a diuretic -- a medication that relieves bloating by causing your body to release excess fluids.Midol contains acetaminophen as a pain reliever and caffeine as a diuretic.Midol is a brand name medication, though generic equivalents are available as well.ombination OTC drugs for menstrual symptoms generally include both a pain reliever and a diuretic -- a medication that relieves bloating by causing your body to release excess fluids.