Midol is a brand of an over-the-counter drug for menstrual cramping and other effects related to premenstrual syndrome and menstruation. Midol is distributed by Bayer.
Midol was originally sold in 1911 as a headache and toothache remedy that was considered safer because it did not use the narcotics typically used at the time.[1] It was then promoted as a cure for hiccups claiming it controlled spasms, and finally as a remedy for menstrual cramps and bloating.[2][3][4][5] A formulation sold in the 1980s was made with the sympathomimetic, cinnamedrine.[6] It had been reported to have abuse potential as an appetite suppressant and sympathomimetic agent.
The "Midol Complete" formulation consists of:
The "Extended Relief" formulation consists of:
The "Teen" formulation consists of:
The "Liquid Gels" formulation consists of:
The "PM" formulation consists of:
