Major® Sore Throat Relief Lozenges, Benzocaine 15 mg / Menthol 3.6 mg, Cherry, (PK/18EA)
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Product Details
Major® Sore Throat Relief Lozenges, Benzocaine 15 mg / Menthol 3.6 mg, Cherry, PK/18EA provide temporary oral pain relief for occasional sore throat, sore mouth, minor mouth irritation, and discomfort associated with canker sores.
Each cherry-flavor lozenge contains benzocaine 15 mg and menthol 3.6 mg as oral pain-relieving active ingredients. The product is an FDA-labeled Human OTC Drug and is supplied in an 18-count blister package for convenient home, workplace, school, clinic, and healthcare-facility use.
Key Features
| OTC Relief | Formula | Packaging |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary sore throat relief | Benzocaine 15 mg | 18 lozenges per pack |
| Helps relieve sore mouth | Menthol 3.6 mg | Blister packaged |
| Helps with minor mouth irritation | Cherry flavor | PK selling unit |
| Oral pain relief | Human OTC Drug | FSA eligible |
| Canker sore pain relief | Drug Facts labeled | ≥180-day acceptable McKesson dating |
Drug Facts – Active Ingredients
| Active Ingredient | Amount per Lozenge | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Benzocaine | 15 mg | Oral Pain Reliever |
| Menthol | 3.6 mg | Oral Pain Reliever |
The current Major Pharmaceuticals Drug Facts label confirms these exact active ingredient strengths.
Specifications
| Attribute | Details | Attribute | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Major® | Manufacturer | Major Pharmaceuticals |
| MPN | 00904625549 | McKesson Item # | 852678 |
| NDC | 0904-6255-49 | Alternate Manufacturer # | 1743061 |
| Product Type | Sore Throat Relief | Drug Classification | Human OTC Drug |
| Active Ingredient 1 | Benzocaine | Strength | 15 mg |
| Active Ingredient 2 | Menthol | Exact Strength | 3.6 mg |
| McKesson Display Strength | 15 mg – 4 mg | Dosage Form | Lozenge |
| Flavor | Cherry | Route | Oral |
| Count | 18 per Box/Pack | Container | Box / Blister Pack |
| Generic Drug Code | 30354 | UNSPSC | 51161800 |
| FSA Eligible | Yes | Prescription Required | No |
| BAA Compliant | No | TAA Compliant | No |
| Country of Origin | Unknown | Product Dating | ≥180 Days Acceptable Dating |
| Packaging | PK/18EA | Minimum Selling Unit | PK |
McKesson confirms the NDC, manufacturer number, cherry flavor, FSA eligibility, Generic Drug Code 30354, UNSPSC 51161800, BAA/TAA status, 18-count packaging, and ≥180-day acceptable dating.
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
Ask a doctor.
These directions are from the current Major Pharmaceuticals Drug Facts label.
Inactive Ingredients
Current Drug Facts labeling lists:
Glucose syrup, flavoring, propylene glycol, FD&C Red No. 40, sucrose, and water. Soybean oil is used as a processing aid.
Warnings
| Allergy / Use | Medical Attention | Storage & Safety |
|---|---|---|
| Do not use with a known allergy to benzocaine or other “caine” anesthetics | Consult a doctor promptly if severe sore throat lasts more than 2 days | Keep out of reach of children |
| Do not exceed recommended dosage | Seek advice if accompanied by fever, headache, rash, nausea or vomiting | Store at room temperature |
| Children under 5 years: ask a doctor | Stop use if mouth symptoms do not improve within 7 days | Protect from moisture |
| Ask a health professional before use if pregnant or breastfeeding | Stop use if irritation, redness, swelling, rash or fever develops | Do not use if box or blister is open or damaged |
| Allow lozenge to dissolve slowly | In overdose, seek medical help or contact Poison Control | Maintain tamper-evident packaging |
The current official Major Pharmaceuticals label supports these warnings and directions.
