How is Validolum different from ordinary mint tablets or menthol lozenges? — Tathimfarmpreparaty Validol (Validolum) 60 mg, 10 tablets

Ordinary mint lozenges or breath-freshening tablets contain menthol mainly for its taste and aroma, and their ingredients usually include sugar, colourings and flavourings. Validolum is built on two specific ingredients: levomenthol (the optically active form of menthol) and menthyl isovalerate. It is their combination that gives the product its characteristic profile and places it among products for the cardiovascular area rather than among confectionery.

Menthyl isovalerate is an ester which, paired with levomenthol, creates not just a freshening effect but a more complex sensory and reflex effect: a mild relaxing sensation that is associated specifically with this combination rather than with menthol on its own.

The form matters too: the tablet is designed to dissolve under the tongue, not to be chewed or swallowed. This sets it apart from most mint products, which are simply chewed or sucked for fresh breath.

At the same time, it is important to understand that Validolum is a food supplement and is not intended to treat cardiovascular conditions. If the symptoms that make you reach for a tablet keep coming back, that is a reason to consult a doctor.