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CepacolExtra Strength Sore Throat honey lemon

Dosage form
LOZENGE
Labeler
Reckitt Benckiser LLC
Label updated
2026-05-12
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZOCAINE · MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM
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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

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 5 years of age

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.

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 at 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?

1-866-682-4639

Label information

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

Made in England

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 16 Lozenge Blister Pack Carton

NDC 63824-732-16

Cēpacol ®
EXTRA STRENGTH

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SORE THROAT
Benzocaine 15 mg • Menthol 2.6 mg | Oral Pain Relievers

  • Relieves Sore Throat Pain
  • Fast Acting
  • Maximum Numbing*

16 Lozenges honey lemon flavor
*based on amount of benzocaine per dose

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: d771095b-7de3-48f3-a125-8bc76e7d1778 · Version 12
NDC: 63824-732