Tag: Medication flavoring

The term “mint” in a medicinal context can refer to wildly different products, from natural herbal supplements to a wide range of generic prescription drugs. This guide will demystify the uses associated with the drug mint, clarifying whether it pertains to an herbal treatment, a pharmaceutical flavoring, or a specific medication brand name.

In pharmacy, specially formulated cherry syrup serves as an important compounding vehicle and flavoring agent to make unpalatable medications easier to consume. Its rich, sweet flavor is particularly effective at masking the bitterness of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), significantly improving patient compliance, especially among children.