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FDA LABEL GENERIC: Benzocaine MFR: Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.

Chloraseptic Sore Throat + Cough (benzocaine 6 Mg / Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 5 Mg / Menthol 10 Mg) Oral Lozenge

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Drug Facts

(in each lozenge)

Benzocaine 6 mg

Oral pain reliever

(in each lozenge)

Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg

Cough Suppressant

(in each lozenge)

Menthol 10 mg

Oral pain reliever

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Temporarily relieves

occasional minor irritation, pain, sore throat and sore mouth
 cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold

WARNINGS

Methemoglobinemia warning:  

Use of this product may cause methemoglobinemia, a serious condition that must be treated promptly because it reduces the amount of oxygen carried in blood. This can occur even if you have used this product before. Stop use and seek immediate medical attention if you or a child in your care develops:  

∙ pale, gray, or blue colored skin (cyanosis)  

∙ headache  

∙ rapid heart rate  

∙ shortness of breath  

∙ dizziness or lightheadedness  

∙ fatigue or lack of energy  

Allergy Alert: Do not use this product if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine or other “caine” anesthetics. If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Sore Throat Warning: Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting may be serious. Consult doctor promptly. Do not use more than 2 days or administer to children under 6 years of age unless directed by a doctor.

this product if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you are uncertain whether your prescription drug contains an MAOI, consult a health care professional before taking this product.
for teething
 in children under 6 years of age
a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
a cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)

do not exceed recommended dosage.

sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days
 irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens
 swelling, rash or fever develops
 cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a high fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be symptoms of a serious condition.

ask a health care professional before use.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Adults and children over 12 years of age: 2 lozenges every 4 hours – not to exceed 12 lozenges every 24 hours.
 Children 6-12 years of age: 1 lozenge every 4 hours – not to exceed 6 lozenges every 24 hours.
 Children under 6 years of age: do not use.
Store between 15ºC - 30º (59ºF - 86ºF) .
 Protect from moisture.
 Check expiration date before using.

Acesulfame Potassium, FD&C Blue no. 1, FD&C Red no. 40, Flavor, Glycerine, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Isomalt, Soy Lecithin, Sucralose, Water

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