FDA Label for Cvs Sore Throat Mixed Berry Flavor

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Cvs Sore Throat Mixed Berry Flavor Product Label

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Cvs Sore Throat Mixed Berry Flavor




Otc - Purpose



Active ingredients (in each lozenge)Purpose
Benzocaine 7.5 mgOral Pain Reliever

Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 5 mg

Oral Pain Reliever

Uses



temporarily relieves these symptoms:

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

Otc - Do Not Use



Allergy Alert: Do not use this product if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine, or any other "caine" anesthetics.


Other



Sore throat warning:

Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, rash, nausea, and vomiting may be serious. Consult a dentist or doctor right away. Do not use more than 2 days or administer to children under 5 years of age unless directed by a doctor.

Do not use 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 do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.


Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have:



• persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema

• cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)


Stop Use And Ask A Doctor Or Dentist  If



  • sore mouth symptom do not improve in 7 days
  • irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens
  • swelling developes
  • cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.

Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding



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


Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children



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

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


Directions



  • adults and children 12 years and older: take 2 lozenges (one immediately after the other) and allow to dissolve slowly in the mouth. May be repeated every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 lozenges in 24-hours, or as directed by a doctor

    • children 6 to under 12 years of age: take 1 lozenge and allow to dissolve slowly in the mouth; may be repeated every 4 hours

      • children 6 years of age: do not use


Other Information



  • store at room temperature
  • protect from moisture

Inactive Ingredients



Acesulfame potassium, corn syrup, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, natural and artificial flavors (medium chain triglycerides), propylene glycol, sucrose, and water.  Soybean oil and corn starch used as processing aids.


Questions ?



Call 1-800-245-2898. Monday through Friday, 9AM - 4PM EST. 


Cvs Sore Throat Lozenges Mixed Berry Flavor 18 Count (59779-649-18)



CVS pharmacy

compare to the active ingredients in Cepacol**

SORE THROAT &

COUGH LOZENGES

SOOTHING RELIEF

BENZOCAINE 7.5 mg/DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr 5 mg

Temporarily relieves:

  • Minor sore throat &mouth irritation
  • Cough due to minor throat irritation
  • Mixed Berry Flavor

    18 LOZENGES

    DISTRIBUTED BY:

    CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

    One Cvs Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895

    2014 CVS/Pharmacy

    CVS.com    1-800-SHOP CVS

    Made in the USA

    This product is not manufactured or distributed

    by Reckftt Bencldser owner af the registered

    trademark Cepacol.


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