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Benzocaine and Menthol

OTC Oral RxCUI 824574
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Benzocaine, Menthol
Established class
Standardized Chemical Allergen
Physiologic effect
Increased Histamine Release; Cell-mediated Immunity
Chemical structure
Allergens
Route
Oral
Label date
2026-02-24

Indications and usage

Uses temporary relief of occasional sore throat sore mouth minor mouth irritation pain associated with canker sores

Purpose

Active ingredients (in each lozenge) Purpose Benzocaine 15 mg Oral pain reliever Menthol 3.6 mg Oral pain reliever

Dosage and administration

Directions adults and children 5 years or older: allow lozenge to dissolve slowly in the mouth; may be repeated every 2 hours as needed or as directed by a doctor or dentist. children under 5 years of age: ask a doctor

Warnings

Allergy alert Do not use this product if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine or any other 'caine' anesthetics. Sore throat warning If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea or vomiting consult a doctor promptly. Do not use in a child under 5 years of age. Stop use and ask a doctor or dentist if sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens swelling, rash or fever develops If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Do not use

in a child under 5 years of age.

When using this product

Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

and ask a doctor or dentist if sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens swelling, rash or fever develops

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

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

Active ingredient (label)

s (in each lozenge) Purpose Benzocaine 15 mg Oral pain reliever Menthol 3.6 mg Oral pain reliever

Inactive ingredients

s Glucose syrup, N&A flavoring, propylene glycol, red #40, sucrose, and water. Soybean oil used as processing aid.

Storage and handling

Other information tamper evident packaging: Do not use if outer box or blister is open or damaged. store at room temperature protect contents from moisture

Keep out of reach of children

Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.