FDA Label for Chloraseptic Total Sore Throat And Cough
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Chloraseptic Total Sore Throat And Cough Product Label
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Active Ingredients
(in each lozenge)
Benzocaine 6 mg
(in each lozenge)
Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg
(in each lozenge)
Menthol 10 mg
Purpose
Oral Anesthetic/Analgesic
Cough Suppressant
Oral Anesthetic/Analgesic
Uses
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
Warnings
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.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
- a cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
- 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.
Other Information
- Store between 59°F and 86°F (15°C - 30°C).
- Protect from moisture.
- Check expiration date before using.
Inactive Ingredients
Corn Syrup, FD&C Blue no. 1, FD&C Red no. 40, Flavor, Glycerin, Soy Lecithin, Sucrose, Water
Questions?
1-800-552-7932 or www.chloraseptic.com
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Chloraseptic® Total SORE THROAT + COUGH Lozenges
Menthol/Benzocaine Oral Anesthetic/Analgesic
Dextromethorphan HBr Cough Suppressant
15 lozenges | Wild Cherry
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