CVS Menthol Medicated Throat Drops

Active ingredient (in each drop)

Menthol 20 mg

Purpose

Oral anesthetic

Uses temporarily relieves:

• occasional minor irritation and pain associated with sore throat and sore mouth

Warnings

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 more than 2 days or administer to children under 12 years of age.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• a severe sore throat accompanied by difficulty in breathing or that lasts more than 2 days.
• a sore throat accompanied by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea or vomiting.

Stop use and consult doctor if

• sore mouth does not improve in 7 days
• irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens

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

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not exceed recommended dosage.

DIrections

adults and children 12 years and over - dissolve 1 drop slowly in mouth. Repeat every 2 hours as needed or as directed by a doctor.

children 12 years and under - do not use

Other information

• 10 calories per drop
• do not use if bag is torn or open

Inactive ingredients: Corn starch, corn syrup, eucalyptus oil, FD&C blue no. 1, glycerin, gum arabic, medium chain triglycerides, potassium sorbate, soybean oil, sucrose and water.

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