EQUATE BENZ-DEX COUGH AND THROAT LOZENGES- benzocaine lozenge

Equate Benz-Dex Cough and Throat Lozenges by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Equate Benz-Dex Cough and Throat Lozenges by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Walmart, Bestco LLC. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Active ingredients (in each lozenge)

Benzocaine 7.5 mg

Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 5 mg

PURPOSE

Purposes

Oral Pain Reliever

Cough Suppressant

INDICATIONS & USAGE

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

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

Sore throat warning: If sore threat is severe, persists for more than 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 persist or worsens, see your dentist or doctor promptly.

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 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 you prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

• for teething
• in children under 2 years of age

ASK DOCTOR

Ask a doctor before use if you have:

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

STOP USE

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

PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING

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

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Keep out of reach of children.

OVERDOSAGE

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

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

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 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 SAFETY INFORMATION

Other information

• store at room temperature
• protect from moisture

INACTIVE INGREDIENT

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

Questions? 1-888-287-1915

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

EQUATE BENZ-DEX COUGH AND THROAT LOZENGES 
benzocaine lozenge

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 79903-042
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 (Dark 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: 79903-042-18	18 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	04/23/2021

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC Monograph Drug	M012	04/23/2021

Labeler - Walmart (051957769)

Registrant - Bestco LLC (002149136)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
Bestco LLC		002149136	manufacture(79903-042)