Cepacol Sore Throat & Cough, Extra Strength, Lozenges, Mixed Berry,16ea

Product Details
Other Information: Store at room temperature 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C). Protect contents from humidity.Misc: Benzocaine 7.5 mg. Oral pain reliever. Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg. Cough suppressant. Take every 4 hours. No. 1 doctor recommended (Cepacol is the No. 1 Doctor Recommended OTC Sore Throat Lozenge in the US for the period of November 1, 2013 until August 31, 2014). Relieves sore throat pain. Quiets cough. Fast acting. Maximum numbing. Extra strength (based on amount of benzocaine per adult dose). Parents: Learn about teen medicine abuse. www.StopMedicineAbuse.org. Questions? Call 1-888-963-3382. You may also report side effects to this phone number. www.cepacol.com. Health. Hygiene. Home. Made in England.

Indications
Uses: Temporary relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold; sore throat; sore mouth; minor mouth irritation; pain associated with canker sores.

Directions
Adults and Children 12 Years or Older: Take 2 lozenges (one immediately after the other) and allow to dissolve slowly in the mouth; may be repeated every 4 hours, not to exceed 12 lozenges in any 24-hour period, or as directed by a doctor.Children 6 to Under 12 Years of Age: Take 1 lozenge and allow to dissolve slowly in the mouth; may be repeated every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 lozenges in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor.Children Under 6 Years of Age: Do not use.

Ingredients
Active Ingredients: In Each Lozenge: Benzocaine (7.5 mg),Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (5 mg).Purpose: Oral Pain Reliever,Cough Suppressant.Inactive Ingredients: FD&C Blue 1, FD&C Red 40, Flavors, Isomalt, Maltitol, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sucralose.

Warnings
Warnings: 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. Do not use: in a child under 6 years of age. 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. 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 if: 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 illness. Pregnancy/breast-feeding warning: 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. Other 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 care develops: pale, gray, or blue colored skin (cyanosis); headache; rapid heart rate; shortness of breath; dizziness or lightheadedness; fatigue or lack of energy. Tamper Evident: Product is sealed in blister package for your protection. Do not use if carton is damaged or if printed seal on blister is broken or missing.

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