Table 3.
Single and repeated topical menthol application—accepted (a–h) from round 1, 2, and 3 for (4) Health Effects
| Item | Question no. | Domain | Context | Statement | Agree/disagree | Round achieved | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | 65 | (4) Health effects | Is safe at low concentrations | Single topical Menthol application | Agree | 1 | – |
| b | 66 | (4) Health effects | Is harmful at high concentrations | Single topical Menthol application | Agree | 1 | – |
| c | 68 | (4) Health effects | Requires specialist training for safe administration | Single topical Menthol application | Agree | 3 | When the product is not produced by a food or medically screened national or international standard (i.e., in a lab from "Raw" ingredients). If products not used as instructed by manufacturer. Use of food-grade menthol. Caution required (e.g. refer to specialist when not using a commercially available product) |
| d | 69 | (4) Health effects | Use is widespread in sporting activities | Single topical Menthol application | Agree | 1 | – |
| e | 70 | (4) Health effects | Is safe at low concentrations | Repeated topical Menthol application | Agree | 1 | – |
| f | 71 | (4) Health effects | Is harmful at high concentrations | Repeated topical Menthol application | Agree | 2 | |
| g | 73 | (4) Health effects | Requires specialist training for safe administration | Repeated topical Menthol Application | Agree | 3 | When the product is not produced by a food or medically screened national or international standard (i.e., in a lab from "Raw" ingredients). If products not used as instructed by manufacturer. Use of food-grade menthol. Caution required (e.g., refer to specialist when not using a commercially available product) |
| h | 74 | (4) Health effects | Use is widespread in sporting activities | Repeated topical Menthol Application | Disagree | 1 |