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Cherry Sore Throat Lozenge

Generic: BENZOCAINE

100%
Basic Information
Manufacturer
Walgreens Co.
Product Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route of Administration
ORAL
FDA Set ID
47e0f809-0b30-2b23-e054-00144ff8d46c
Purpose
Purpose Oral anesthetic Oral anesthetic
Indications & Usage
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms: occasional minor irritation, pain, sore mouth and sore throat
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 attension 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 throat is severe, persistent 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 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 anesthethics such as procaine, butacine, benzocaine, or other "caine" anesthetics.