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L-menthol preparation NPO-11

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Pronunciation: /ɛl ˈmɛnθɔl ˌprɛpərˈeɪʃən npo* ˈilɛvən/

L-menthol preparation NPO-11

Definition

A preparation containing L-menthol with potential anti-peristaltic activity. Upon spraying directly onto the gastric mucosa, L-menthol preparation NPO-11 may relax gastrointestinal smooth muscle. This may result in a suppression of gastric peristalsis and may be beneficial during upper GI endoscopic procedures.