Menthol

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each drop)

Menthol 7.6 mg

Purpose

Antitussive (cough suppressant)/oral anesthetic

Uses
Temporarily relieves

• cough as may occur with a cold or inhaled irritants
• occasional minor irritation and sore throat

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 promptly. These symptoms may be serious.
Ask a doctor before use if you have

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

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• 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.
• 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 this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

Directions

• do not use more than directed

Adults and children: (12 years and older)

• Allow 1 drop to dissolve slowly in the mouth.
• May be repeated every 2 hours as necessary or as directed by a doctor.

Children under 12 years:
Do not give to children under 12 years of age.

Other information

• 15 calories per drop
• store at 59º-86ºF (15º-30ºC)
• protect from moisture & heat

Inactive ingredients:
cherry flavor, corn syrup, eucalyptus oil, FD&C red #40, sucrose

Questions? 1-800-777-4908

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NDC 68599-0464-9

McKesson

Cough Drops

Menthol Eucalyptus

250 per Jar

MFR# 27996M