CEPASTATSore throat and Cough

Tamper Evident: Do not use if blister package with “CĒPASTAT®” name has been disturbed or opened.

Drug Facts

Benzocaine 6 mg

Oral Anesthetic/Analgesic

Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg 

Cough Suppressant

Menthol 10 mg 

Oral Anesthetic/Analgesic

Temporarily relieves

• occasional minor irritation, pain, sore throat and sore mouth
  
• cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold

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: Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting may be serious. Consult doctor promptly. Do not use more than 2 days or administer to children under 6 years of age unless directed by a doctor.

Do not use

• this product if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you are uncertain whether your prescription drug contains an MAOI, consult a health care professional before taking this product. 
  
• this product for persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema, or if cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) unless directed by a doctor.

When using this product

do not exceed recommended dosage.

Stop use and ask a dentist or doctor if

• sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days
  
• irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens
  
• swelling, rash or fever develops
  
• cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a high fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be symptoms of a serious condition.

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

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose or accidental poisoning, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

• Adults and children over 12 years of age: 2 lozenges every 4 hours – not to exceed 12 lozenges every 24 hours.
  
• Children 6-12 years of age: 1 lozenge every 4 hours – not to exceed 6 lozenges every 24 hours.
  
• Children under 6 years of age: consult a doctor.

• Store between 59ºF and 86ºF (15ºC - 30ºC).
  
• Protect from moisture.
  
• Check expiration date before using.

acesulfame potassium, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, glycerine, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, isomalt, soy lecithin, sucralose, water

1-800-552-7932 

CĒPASTAT ^®  
SORE THROAT & COUGH
Menthol/Benzocaine | Oral Anesthetic/Analgesic
Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg | Cough Suppressant
FAST ACTING
SORE THROAT & COUGH RELIEF

18 LOZENGES
CHERRY
SUGAR FREE

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