Benzocaine 7 % / Menthol 1 % Mucosal Spray
Drug Facts
| Active ingredients | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Benzocaine 7% | Oral pain reliever |
| Menthol 1% | Oral pain reliever |
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 6 years of age
When using this product
do not exceed recommended dosage
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.
Directions
| adults and
children 6 years of age and older |
apply to affected area (one spray); gargle, swish around in the mouth, or allow to remain in place at least 1 minute then spit out. Use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a doctor or dentist. Children 6 to under 12 years of age SUPERVISE USE |
| children under 6 years of age | do not use |
Other information
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, cetylpyridinium chloride, dibasic sodium phosphate, edetate disodium, flavor, hydrochloric acid*, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium hydroxide*, sucralose
*may contain this ingredient
Questions?
1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639)
Dist. by: RB Health (US)
Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224
Made in Canada
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 115 mL Bottle Label