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MUCINEX INSTASOOTHESORE THROAT PLUS PAIN RELIEF

Dosage form
SPRAY
Labeler
Reckitt Benckiser LLC
Label updated
2026-05-27
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZOCAINE · MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM
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Label information

Drug Facts

유효 성분

성분·작용

Active ingredients Purpose
Benzocaine 7% Oral pain reliever
Menthol 1% Oral pain reliever
Uses

temporarily relieves occasional minor irritation and pain associated with

  • sore throat
  • sore mouth
  • canker sores
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

Allergy alert

Do not use this product if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine, or 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, swelling, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.

Do not use

  • for teething
  • in children under 6 years of age

When using this product

do not exceed recommended dosage

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 out of reach of children.In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
adults and
children
6 years of
age and older
apply to affected area (one spray); gargle, swish around in the mouth, or allow to remain in place at least 1 minute then spit out. Use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a doctor or dentist. Children 6 to under 12 years of age SUPERVISE USE
children under 6 years of age do not use
Other information
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, cetylpyridinium chloride, dibasic sodium phosphate, edetate disodium, flavor, hydrochloric acid*, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium hydroxide*, sucralose

*may contain this ingredient

Questions?

1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639)

Label information

Dist. by: RB Health (US)
Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224

Made in Canada

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 115 mL Bottle Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 6140d487-d87c-4954-9247-83492bcc5738 · Version 5
NDC: 72854-265