cherry throat relief lozenges

Manufacturer
Cintas Corporation | Bestco Inc.
Effective date
2023-12-28
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
6
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 21:16:43

Label at a glance#

Productcherry throat relief lozenges
Active ingredientBENZOCAINE, MENTHOL
Label structure13 sections

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each lozenge)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Benzocaine 15 mg

Menthol 3.6 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Oral anesthetic

Oral anesthetic

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms:

occasional minor irritation, pain, sore mouth and sore throat

WARNINGS SECTION

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 if breath
  • dizziness or lightheadedness
  • fatigue or lack of energy

Sore throat warning: if sore throat is severe, persist 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.

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.

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

  • store at room temperature
  • protect from moisture

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

Do not use

  • for teething
  • in children under 2 years of age

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

Stop use and ask doctor if

sore throat is severe or irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens

sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

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

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

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

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

Directions

adults and children 5 years and older - allow 1 lozenge to dissolve slowly in mouth. May be repeated every 2 hours as necessary or as directed by a doctor.

children under 5 years - do not use

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Inactive ingredients: Corn starch, FD&C red no. 40, glucose syrup, glycerin, medium chain triglycerides, natural and artificial flavors, propylene glycol, soybean oil, sucrose and water.

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Questions? Call 1-800-245-2898. Monday through Friday, 9AM to 4PM EST

Principal Display Panel - Box

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

ZEE® 

Sore Throat Lozenges

1468

COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENTS IN CEPACOL LOZENGES*

Cherry Flavor

Benzocaine/Menthol (Oral Anesthetic)

Fast, soothing temporary relief of minor sore throat pain and irritation

18 Lozenges

See new warnings information

WARNING: TAMPER-EVIDENT PACKAGING. DO NOT USE IF OUTER BOX OR BLISTER IS OPEN OR DAMAGED

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
42961-05542961-055-01

Ingredients#

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Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
BENZOCAINEU3RSY48JW5ACTIB
MENTHOLL7T10EIP3AACTIB
WATER059QF0KO0RIACT

Source Document#

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5d776401-86f5-4a77-af09-ab93c03cf682fef5da0b-633b-487b-a286-80363d392c312024-12-23WarningsExact identifier
spl set id: fef5da0b-633b-487b-a286-80363d392c31

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