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Daily OTC Pearl: Cepacol Lozenges
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Cepacol is indicated to relieve sore throat pain.
OTC/Lifestyle Pearl of the Day: Cepacol Lozenges
Indication: Cepacol provides temporary relief of sore throat pain.
Insight:
Active Ingredients: Benzocaine (15mg), menthol (3.6mg). Inactive ingredients: D&C red 33, FD&C red 40, flavors, isomalt, maltitol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium bicarbonate, sucralose.
Warnings: Do not use if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine or any other caine anesthetics
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 physician or dentist. Children under 5 years of age should not use.
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Cepacol Extra Strength Sore Throat Relief Lozenges, 16 CT (FSA Eligible) - CVS Pharmacy
