Cēpacol® Extra Strength* Sore Throat honey lemon
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Drug Facts
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
| Benzocaine 15 mg | Oral pain reliever |
| Menthol 2.6 mg | Oral pain reliever |
Uses
Temporary relief of occasional
- sore throat
- sore mouth
- minor mouth irritation
- pain associated with canker sores
Warnings
METHEMOGLOBINEMIA WARNING
Use of this product may cause methemoglobinemia, a rare but serious condition that must be treated promptly because it reduces the amount of oxygen carried in blood. 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 any 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, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
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
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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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 between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- protect contents from humidity
Inactive ingredients
D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C yellow no. 6, flavors, isomalt, maltitol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium bicarbonate, sucralose
Questions?
Call 1-866-682-4639
You may also report side effects to this phone number.
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Dist. by: Reckitt Benckiser Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224 Made in England