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FDA LABEL GENERIC: Benzocaine MFR: ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.

Benzocaine 15 Mg / Menthol 2.6 Mg Oral Lozenge

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each lozenge) Purposes
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

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

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.

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.

Dist. by: Reckitt Benckiser
Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224
Made in England

CEPACOL EXTRA STRENGTH SORE THROAT HONEY LEMON (BENZOCAINE AND MENTHOL) LOZENGE