Daily OTC Pearl: Cepacol Lozenges

OTC/Lifestyle Pearl of the Day: Cepacol Lozenges

Indication: Cepacol provides temporary relief of sore throat pain.

Insight:

Active Ingredients: Benzocaine (15mg), menthol (3.6mg). Inactive ingredients: D&C red 33, FD&C red 40, flavors, isomalt, maltitol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium bicarbonate, sucralose.

Warnings: Do not use if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine or any other caine anesthetics

Directions: Adults and children 5 years or older: Allow lozenge to dissolve slowly in the mouth. May be repeated every 2 hours as needed or as directed by a physician or dentist. Children under 5 years of age should not use.

Sources:

Cepacol Extra Strength Sore Throat Relief Lozenges, 16 CT (FSA Eligible) - CVS Pharmacy