Cepacol® Extra Strength Sore Throat Lozenges, Benzocaine 15 mg / Menthol 2.6 mg, Honey Lemon, (BX/16EA)
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Product Details
Cepacol® Extra Strength Sore Throat Lozenges, Benzocaine 15 mg / Menthol 2.6 mg, Honey Lemon, BX/16EA provide fast-acting temporary relief of minor irritation and pain associated with sore throat, sore mouth, and canker sores.
Each honey lemon lozenge contains 15 mg benzocaine and 2.6 mg menthol, both classified as oral pain relievers. The product is FDA-labeled as a Human OTC Drug and is packaged in two blister packs containing eight lozenges each for a total of 16 lozenges per box.
Key Features
| OTC Relief | Formula | Packaging |
|---|---|---|
| Extra-strength sore throat relief | Benzocaine 15 mg | 16 lozenges per box |
| Fast acting | Menthol 2.6 mg | 2 blister packs |
| Helps relieve sore mouth | Honey lemon flavor | 8 lozenges per blister |
| Helps relieve canker sore pain | Human OTC Drug | BX selling unit |
| Maximum numbing positioning | Drug Facts labeled | FSA eligible |
McKesson identifies the product as extra-strength, fast acting, honey lemon flavored, FSA eligible, and packaged 16 per box.
Drug Facts – Active Ingredients
| Active Ingredient | Amount per Lozenge | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Benzocaine | 15 mg | Oral Pain Reliever |
| Menthol | 2.6 mg | Oral Pain Reliever |
The current Drug Facts label confirms these exact strengths.
Specifications
| Attribute | Details | Attribute | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Cepacol® Extra Strength | Manufacturer | Reckitt Benckiser |
| MPN | 63824073216 | McKesson Item # | 835277 |
| NDC | 63824-732-16 | UPC | 363824730165 |
| Product Type | Sore Throat Relief | Drug Classification | Human OTC Drug |
| Active Ingredient 1 | Benzocaine | Strength | 15 mg |
| Active Ingredient 2 | Menthol | Strength | 2.6 mg |
| Dosage Form | Lozenge | Route | Oral |
| Flavor | Honey Lemon | Color | Orange |
| Shape | Round | Approx. Size | 18 mm |
| Count | 16 per Box | Blister Configuration | 2 × 8 Lozenges |
| Generic Drug Code | 30355 | UNSPSC | 51273801 |
| FSA Eligible | Yes | Prescription Required | No |
| BAA Compliant | No | TAA Compliant | No |
| Country of Origin | England – Drug Facts label | McKesson Country Listing | Unknown |
| Product Dating | ≥180 Days Acceptable Dating | Storage | 20–25°C / 68–77°F |
| Packaging | BX/16EA | Minimum Selling Unit | BX |
McKesson confirms the exact MPN, flavor, strength, Generic Drug Code, UNSPSC, FSA eligibility, BAA/TAA status, and ≥180-day acceptable dating. DailyMed confirms the NDC, oral route, active ingredients, package configuration, product charac
Directions
Adults and Children 5 Years and Older
Allow one 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
Do not use.
These directions are taken from the current Drug Facts label.
Inactive Ingredients
Current Drug Facts labeling lists:
D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Yellow No. 6, flavors, isomalt, maltitol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium bicarbonate, and sucralose.
Warnings
| Safety | When to Seek Medical Advice | Storage & Handling |
|---|---|---|
| May cause methemoglobinemia, a serious condition requiring prompt treatment | Consult a doctor if severe sore throat persists more than 2 days | Store at 20–25°C / 68–77°F |
| Do not use with a history of allergy to benzocaine or other “caine” anesthetics | Stop use if irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens | Protect from humidity |
| Do not use for teething | Seek care if swelling, rash, or fever develops | Keep out of reach of children |
| Do not use in children under 5 years | Ask a health professional before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding | Do not exceed recommended dosage |
| Follow labeled directions | In overdose, seek medical help or contact Poison Control | Keep blister packaging intact until use |
The current FDA Drug Facts label specifically includes methemoglobinemia, local-anesthetic allergy, severe sore-throat, age, pregnancy/breastfeeding, and overdose warnings.teristics, and label statement “Made in England.”
