CHLORASEPTIC

Drug Facts  

Benzocaine 6 mg

Menthol 10 mg

Oral pain reliever

Oral pain reliever

Temporarily relieves occasional minor irritation, pain, sore throat and sore mouth.

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. If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

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

Do not use

• for teething
  
• in children under 6 years of age

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

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health care professional before use.  

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

• Adults and children 6 years and older: Take 1 lozenge every 2 hours as needed. Allow lozenges to dissolve slowly in the mouth.
  
• Children under 6 years: Do not use.

• store between 15^○ - 30^○C (59^○ - 86^○F)
  
• protect from moisture
  
• check expiration date before using

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