Benzocaine 7.5 mg Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 5 mg

Leader Mixed Berry Benz-Dex Lozenges by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Leader Mixed Berry Benz-Dex Lozenges by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Cardinal Health, Bestco LLC. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

LEADER MIXED BERRY BENZ-DEX LOZENGES- benzocaine lozenge 
Cardinal Health

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Benzocaine 7.5 mg
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 5 mg

Active ingredients (in each lozenge)

Benzocaine 7.5 mg

Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 5 mg

Proposes

Oral Pain Reliever

Cough Suppressant

Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms:

• occasional minor mouth irritation, sore mouth and sore throat
• cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold

Warnings

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
• repid heart rate
• shortness of breath
• dizziness or lightheadedness
• fatigue or lack of energy

Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more then 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days, or if irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens, see your dentist or doctor promptly.

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.

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.

• for teething
• in children under 2 years of age

Ask a doctor before use if you have:

• persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
• cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

Stop use and ask a doctor 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, come back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious illiness.

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

Keep out of reach of children.

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

Directions:

adults and children 12 years and older - Allow 2 lozenges to dissolve slowly in mouth, one at a time; may be repeated every 4 hours, not to exceed 12 lozenges in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor

children 6 to 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 logenges in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor

children under 6 years of age - do not use

Other information

• store at room temperature
• protect from moisture

Inactive ingredients: Acesulfame potassium, corn starch, corn syrup, FD&C Blue 1, FD&C Red 40, glycerin, medium chain triglycerides, natural and artificial flavors, propylene glycol, soybean oil, sucrose and water.

Questions? Or to report an adverse event call 1-800-245-2898, Monday through Friday, 9AM - 4PM EST

LEADER MIXED BERRY BENZ-DEX LOZENGES 
benzocaine lozenge

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 70000-0552
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
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)

Product Characteristics
Color	red (Purplish Red)	Score	no score
Shape	ROUND	Size	17mm
Flavor	BERRY	Imprint Code	B
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 70000-0552-1	18 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	06/08/2020

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC Monograph Drug	M012	06/08/2020	12/01/2025

Labeler - Cardinal Health (063997360)

Registrant - Bestco LLC (002149136)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
Bestco LLC		002149136	manufacture(70000-0552)

Revised: 12/2025

Document Id: 4561d29d-ddb1-d27d-e063-6394a90abe10

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Version: 5

Effective Time: 20251207