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Division ContraindicationsF1

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Children under 2 years of age, because menthol can induce reflex apnoea and laryngospasm.

Children with history of seizures (febrile or not).

Hypersensitivity to peppermint oil or menthol.

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Inserted by Commission Decision of 25 March 2010 on amending Decision 2008/911/EC establishing a list of herbal substances, preparations and combinations thereof for use in traditional herbal medicinal products (notified under document C(2010) 1867) (Text with EEA relevance) (2010/180/EU).