Sore Throat & Cough, Extra Strength, Lozenges, Mixed Berry
Read all warnings. No. 1 doctor recommended (Cepacol is the no. 1 doctor recommended OTC Sore Throat Lozenge in the US for the period of June 1, 2017 to May 31, 2018 (IQVIA ProVoice Survey)). Benzocaine 7.5 mg - Oral pain reliever. Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg - cough suppressant. Relieves sore throat pain. Quiets cough. Fast acting. Maximum numbing (Based on amount of benzocaine per adult dose). Health. Hygiene. Home. www.StopMedicineAbuse.org. www.cepacol.com. Questions? 1-866-682-4639. You may also report side effects to this phone number. Made in India.
in each lozenge Active Ingredients: Benzocaine (7.5 mg), Oral Pain Reliever; Dextromethorphan HBr (5 mg), Cough Suppressant. Inactive Ingredients: FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, Flavors, Isomalt, Purified Water, Sucralose.
Warning
Contains: in each lozenge 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: 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 do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product; for teething; in children under 6 years of age. Ask a doctor before use if you have: persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema; cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus). 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 develops; cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. 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.
Tamper Evident: Do not use if carton is damaged or if printed seal on blister is broken or missing. Parents: Learn about teen medicine abuse. www.StopMedicineAbuse.org.
Directions
in each lozenge Directions: Adults and Children 12 Years of Age and Older: Take 2 lozenges (one immediately after the other) and allow each lozenge to dissolve slowly in the mouth; may be repeated every 4 hours as needed, not to exceed 12 lozenges in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor or dentist. Children 6 to Under 12 Years of Age: Take 1 lozenge and allow product to dissolve slowly in the mouth; may be repeated every 4 hours as needed, not to exceed 6 lozenges in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor or dentist. Children Under 6 Years of Age: Do not use.
About the Producer
RB Health (US)