THERASTAT, CHERRY

Active ingredient (in each lozenge)

Menthol 7 mg

Purpose

Cough suppressant/oral anesthetic

Uses

Temporarily relieves sore throat and cough occurring with a cold

Warnings

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 right away

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• a cough acccompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
• a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

• sore mouth does improve in 7 days
• irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens
• cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache

These could be signs of a serious condition

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. 1-800-222-1222

Directions

Do not take more than directed

Adults and children 12 years of age and over:

• allow one lozenge to dissolve slowly in mouth
• may be repeated every 2 hours as needed or as directed by a doctor

Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Other information

• Contains: SOY
• 12 calories per drop
• store at 59° to 86°F (15°-30°C) in a dry place
• avoid excessive heat and humidity

Inactive ingredients 

corn syrup, eucalyptus oil, FD&C red #40, natural & artificial flavors, soy lecithin, sucrose, water

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