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Cepacol Extra Strength Sore Throat honey lemon

Dosage form
LOZENGE
Labeler
ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.
Label updated
2025-06-24
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZOCAINE · MENTHOL
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Label information

Drug Facts

유효 성분

성분·작용

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

Label information

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

Label information

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.

Label information

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.

Label information

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

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

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 08160ced-e19b-443e-ab16-0d3e4ae8a8ab · Version 7
NDC: 17856-0732