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A and E Deep Throat Desensitizing SprayPeppermint

Dosage form
SPRAY
Labeler
Phe Inc
Label updated
2025-11-11
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZOCAINE
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Active Ingredient(s)

Benzocaine (7.5%)

Purpose

Desensitizer

Use

For occasional personal use to help prevent the gag reflex.

Warnings

Methemoglobinemia warning:

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

Label information

Keep out of reach of childeren. Contact a Poison Control Center: This is the emergency contact for accidental overdose or ingestion

Directions

Adults 18 years of age and older: Apply 2-3 sprays to the back of the throat. Limit use to 3-4 times per day.
For adults only. Not for sale to minors.

Other information

Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

Purified Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Natural Flavor (Peppermint)

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 4355e0d0-1222-d594-e063-6294a90abb29 · Version 1
NDC: 87068-182