Vicks VapoCool Sore Throat
Generic: BENZOCAINE AND MENTHOL
Basic Information
Manufacturer
The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
Product Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route of Administration
ORAL
FDA Set ID
befe6da7-1ccb-6ae4-e053-2a95a90ae4cf
Purpose
Purpose Oral anesthetic Oral anesthetic
Indications & Usage
Uses temporarily relieves occasional minor irritation and pain due to sore throat sore mouth
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
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