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FDA LABEL GENERIC: Benzocaine MFR: The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Benzocaine 15 Mg / Menthol 20 Mg Oral Lozenge

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (per drop)

Benzocaine 15 mg
Menthol 20 mg

Purpose

Oral anesthetic

Oral anesthetic

Uses

temporarily relieves occasional minor irritation and pain due to

sore throat sore mouth

WARNINGS

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

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.

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 12 years of age.

for teething in children under 2

do not exceed recommended dosage

a severe sore throat accompanied by difficulty in breathing or that lasts more than 2 days a sore throat accompanied by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea or vomiting
sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days, or if irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

OVERDOSAGE

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

adults and children 12 years and over: dissolve 1 drop slowly in the mouth. Repeat every 2 hours as needed or as directed by a doctor. children under 12 years: do not use.
Store at no greater than 25°C (77°F) contains soy

acacia, ascorbyl palmiltate, beta-carotene, corn syrup, FD&C Blue No. 1, flavor, maltodextrin, propylene glycol, sucrose, sunflower oil, vitamin E DL-alpha, water

1-800-707-1709

DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE,
CINCINNATI OH 45202

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 30 MEDICATED DROPS

VICKS ®

VapoCOOL

SEVERE

MENTHOL & BENZOCAINE - ORAL ANESTHETICS

+INTENSE PAIN RELIEF

SOOTHES & NUMBS

SORE THROATS

ICY MINT

30 MEDICATED DROPS