Midol
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:
- Acetaminophen 500 mg (pain reliever)
- Caffeine 60 mg (stimulant)
- Pyrilamine maleate 15 mg (antihistamine)
The "Extended Relief" formulation consists of:
- Naproxen sodium 220 mg (NSAID, pain reliever/fever reducer)
The "Teen" formulation consists of:
The "Liquid Gels" formulation consists of:
- Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID, pain reliever)
The "PM" formulation consists of:
- Acetaminophen 500 mg (pain reliever)
- Diphenhydramine citrate 38 mg (sedative antihistamine)
References
- ↑ Midol ad for Headache--Neuralgia, Toothache
- ↑ Midol for Hiccoughs
- ↑ News at Museum of Menstruation and women's health
- ↑ Midol ad for Menstrual problems
- ↑ Midol "Reverse the Curse" ad
- ↑ KW Fellows, AJ Giannini. Cinnamedrine: Potential for Abuse. Journal of Toxicology:Clinical Toxicology. 20:93–99.1983.
