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Drug profile · INN

menthol

menthol (NULL) is a transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily a member 1 opener. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved TGA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 8
Pipeline programs 0
News articles 1
Drug details — menthol
US status
approved
Class
Route
TOPICAL
Patents
8
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

menthol (NULL) is a transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily a member 1 opener. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN menthol
Brand NULL
Mechanism Transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily A member 1 opener
Route TOPICAL
Formulation PATCH

Mechanism of action

Transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily A member 1 opener

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
TGA approved

Recent coverage

Related patents

  1. US 9932383

    Cold- and menthol-sensitive receptor (CMR1)

    Expires Mon Mar 29 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  2. US 9464130

    Nucleic acids encoding a cold- and menthol-sensitive receptor

    Expires Mon Oct 06 2036 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  3. US 9063125

    Compositions comprising cells expressing cold- and menthol-sensitive receptor (CMR1) polypeptides

    Expires Mon Jun 18 2035 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  4. US 8728757

    Methods of modulating cold sensory perception via a cold- and menthol-sensitive receptor (CMR1)

    Expires Mon May 15 2034 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  5. US 8470545

    Methods of modulating cold sensory perception via a cold- and menthol-sensitive receptor (CMR1)

    Expires Mon Jun 20 2033 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  6. US 8361733

    Methods of identifying modulators of a cold-and-menthol-sensitive receptor (CMR1) and recombinant cells for use thereof

    Expires Mon Jan 24 2033 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  7. US 7838253

    Methods of modulating cold sensory perception via a cold- and menthol-sensitive receptor (CMR1)

    Expires Mon Nov 18 2030 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  8. US 7834150

    Isolated cold-and-menthol-sensitive receptor (CMR1)

    Expires Mon Nov 11 2030 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is menthol?

menthol (NULL) is a transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily a member 1 opener. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for menthol?

NULL is a marketed brand name for menthol. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of menthol?

menthol has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.