Cepacol Sore Throat 15 Mg / 3.6 Mg Oral Lozenge
Drug Facts
| Active ingredients (in each lozenge) | Purposes |
|---|---|
| Benzocaine 15 mg | Oral pain reliever |
| Menthol 3.6 mg | Oral pain reliever |
Uses
USES
temporarily relieves occasional minor irritation and pain associated with:
- sore throat
- sore mouth
- canker sores
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.
Sore throat warning
If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
Do not use
- for teething
- in children under 5 years of age
Stop use and ask a doctor or dentist if
- sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days
- irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens
- swelling, rash, or fever develops
If pregnant or breast-feeding,ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Directions
- adults and children 5 years of age and older: allow one lozenge to dissolve slowly in the mouth; may be repeated every 2 hours as needed or as directed by a doctor or dentist.
- children under 5 years of age: do not use
Other information
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- protect contents from humidity
Inactive ingredients
D&C red no. 33, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, isomalt, maltitol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium bicarbonate, sucralose
Questions?
1-866-682-4639
Dist. by: RB Health (US)
Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224
Made in England
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 16 Lozenge Blister Pack Carton
NDC 63824-713-16
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SORE THROAT
Benzocaine 15 mg • Menthol 3.6 mg | Oral Pain Relievers
- Relieves Sore Throat Pain
- Fast Acting
- Maximum Numbing*
16 Lozenges cherry flavor
*based on amount of benzocaine per dose