Benzocaine and Menthol

Brand names: Sore Throat Logenzes Sore Throat, Sting-Kill, Vicks VapoCool Sore Throat, Cepacol Extra Strength Sore Throat cherry, Cepacol Extra Strength Sore Throat honey lemon, Orajel Medicated for Toothache and Gum, Liquid, Fire Out, Vicks VapoCool SEVERE plus Intense Pain Relief

Warnings

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.

Uses

Uses Temporary relief of occasional sore throat sore mouth minor mouth irritation pain associated with canker sores

Dosage forms & strengths

LOZENGE SOLUTION SPRAY LIQUID

BENZOCAINE 15 mg/1 MENTHOL 3.6 mg/1 BENZOCAINE 200 mg/mL MENTHOL 10 mg/mL BENZOCAINE 5 g/100mL MENTHOL 1 g/100mL MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM 3.6 mg/1 MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM 2.6 mg/1 MENTHOL 20 mg/1 MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM 1 mg/mL MENTHOL 2.6 mg/1 MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM 10 mg/mL

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

Ingredients

Active:

Active ingredients (in each lozenge) Purposes Benzocaine 15 mg Oral pain reliever Menthol 2.6 mg Oral pain reliever

Inactive:

Inactive ingredients D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C yellow no. 6, flavors, isomalt, maltitol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium bicarbonate, sucralose

All identified pills

Official source

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