Chemical formula: C₁₀H₁₄O Molecular mass: 150.218 g/mol PubChem compound: 6989
Thymol, a monoterpene, obtained from thyme oil or other volatile oils, is used as a stabilizer in pharmaceutic preparations. It has been used for its antiseptic, antibacterial, and antifungal actions to help reduce and prevent plaque and gingivitis. Recently was shown, that this substance was able to significantly reduce the oxidative stress associated with cataract. The results suggested that thymol might be a potential therapeutic approach in the prevention of diabetic complications through its aldose reductase enzyme inhibitory and antioxidant activities.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| R05X | Other cold preparations | R Respiratory system → R05 Cough and cold preparations |
Thymol is an active ingredient of these brands:
Brazil (BR)
Estonia (EE)
Finland (FI)
France (FR)
Hong Kong (HK)
Lithuania (LT)
Netherlands (NL)
Poland (PL)
Spain (ES)
Turkey (TR)
United Kingdom (UK)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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