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EspañolCepacol Sore Throat overview
BRAND NAMES:
The Medicine Shoppe Sore Throat Lozenges, Cepacol, Cepacol Instamax, Cepacol Sore Throat, Chloraseptic, Good Sense Sore Throat, Sore Throat Lozenges, Sore Throat w/Benzocaine
Generic Names:
Cepacol Sore Throat
Uses:
Temporarily relieves sore throat or mouth pain. This medicine is an oral anesthetic.
Therapeutic Classes:
Analgesic Combination, Analgesic/Antitussive Combination, Analgesic, Anesthetic Combination, Anesthetic, Local
Forms:
Lozenge
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What form(s) does Cepacol Sore Throat come in
Lozenge
What are common Cepacol Sore Throat doses?
Box 18 Lozenge
Common Cepacol Sore Throat prescriptions
Cepacol Sore Throat
16 lozenge box
How to take Cepacol Sore Throat
Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.
Allow the lozenge to dissolve slowly in your mouth.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Allow the lozenge to dissolve slowly in your mouth.
Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Cepacol Sore Throat contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to benzocaine, menthol, or other anesthetics.
Cepacol Sore Throat warnings
Rash or swelling
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Increased irritation, pain, or redness
Nausea or vomiting
Cepacol Sore Throat interactions
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Cepacol Sore Throat side effects
Serious Side Effects
Headache
Fever
Nausea or vomiting
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Increased irritation, pain, or redness
Rash or swelling