CEPACOL SORE THROAT AND COUGH- benzocaine and dextromethorphan hydrobromide lozenge

Cepacol by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Cepacol by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Reckitt Benckiser LLC. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

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Drug Facts

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Active ingredients (in each lozenge)	Purpose
Benzocaine 7.5 mg	Oral pain reliever
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 5 mg	Cough suppressant

Uses

temporarily relieves

• sore throat
• sore mouth
• minor mouth irritation
• pain associated with canker sores
• 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 any other 'caine' anesthetics.

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.

Do not use in a child under 6 years of age.

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, or emphysema
• cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)

Stop use and ask a doctor or dentist if

• sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days
• irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens
• swelling develops
• cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious illness

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

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.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Directions

• adults and children 12 years and older: take 2 lozenges (one immediately after the other) and allow each lozenge to dissolve slowly in the mouth; may be repeated every 4 hours, not to exceed 12 lozenges in any 24-hour period, 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, not to exceed 6 lozenges in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
• children under 6 years of age: do not use

Other information

• tamper evident: product is sealed in blister package for your protection. Do not use if carton is damaged or if printed seal on blister is broken or missing.
• store at room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F)
• protect contents from humidity

Inactive ingredients

acesulfame potassium, cetylpyridinium chloride, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavors, glucose, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium bicarbonate, sucrose

Questions?

Call 1-888-963-3382

You may also report side effects to this phone number.

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Dist. by: Reckitt Benckiser
Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 16 Lozenges Carton

NDC: 63824-741-16

Cēpacol®

SORE THROAT & COUGH

Benzocaine 7.5 mg
Oral Pain Reliever

Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg
Cough Suppressant

• Instant Acting
• Maximum Strength Numbing

16 Lozenges

mixed berry

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

CEPACOL   SORE THROAT AND COUGH
benzocaine and dextromethorphan hydrobromide lozenge

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 63824-741
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
Benzocaine (UNII: U3RSY48JW5) (Benzocaine - UNII:U3RSY48JW5)	Benzocaine	7.5 mg
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (Dextromethorphan - UNII:7355X3ROTS)	Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide	5 mg

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
acesulfame potassium (UNII: 23OV73Q5G9)
cetylpyridinium chloride (UNII: D9OM4SK49P)
FD&C blue no. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)
FD&C red no. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)
dextrose (UNII: IY9XDZ35W2)
propylene glycol (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)
water (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
sodium bicarbonate (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)
sucrose (UNII: C151H8M554)

Product Characteristics
Color	YELLOW	Score	no score
Shape	ROUND	Size	18mm
Flavor	BERRY	Imprint Code	S
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 63824-741-16	2 in 1 CARTON
1		8 in 1 BLISTER PACK

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINAL	part356	09/19/2011

Labeler - Reckitt Benckiser LLC (094405024)