Which cough drops have benzocaine in them?

Cepacol extra strength sore throat cherry lozenges provide instant acting sore throat relief and the maximum strength numbing medication available per dose without a prescription. Cepacol throat drop lozenges have active ingredients benzocaine and menthol oral pain relievers.

Can you use Orajel on sore throat?

Orajel numbs the skin or surfaces inside the mouth and used for the temporary relief of pain from sore throat, canker sores, cold sores, fever blisters, minor irritation or injury of the mouth and gums. Orajel is also use for temporary relief of sore gums due to teething in children 2 years of age and older.

Has Tyrozets been discontinued?

Sore throat is commonly seen in a pharmacy setting, as it is usually a self-limiting condition that doesn’t need antibiotic treatment. Now that lozenges containing antibiotics (e.g. Tyrozets) are no longer available, make sure you are up to date on the alternative options and ready to handle customer queries.

Are benzocaine lozenges safe?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Irritation where this medicine (benzocaine lozenges) is used.

What is another name for Benzocaine?

Benzocaine, sold under the brand name Orajel amongst others, is an ester local anesthetic commonly used as a topical pain reliever or in cough drops….Benzocaine.

Clinical data
Trade names	Anbesol, Lanacane, Orajel, others
AHFS/Drugs.com	Monograph
Routes of administration	Topical, Oral

How can I numb my sore throat?

Keep your throat moist with lozenges or hard candies. Gargle with warm salt water or use ice chips. Cold liquids or popsicles can numb the pain. Throat sprays and over-the-counter pain relievers can help, too.

Is it safe to swallow benzocaine?

Benzocaine is a topical analgesic (meaning it is to be used on the body surface or in the mouth but should not be swallowed) that has a number of different uses in over-the-counter (OTC) medicines.

What’s in cepacol sore throat lozenges?

Active Ingredients: In Each Lozenge: Benzocaine (7.5 Mg), Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (5 Mg). Purposes: Oral Pain Reliever, Cough Suppressant. Inactive Ingredients: Acesulfame Potassium, Fd&C Blue 1, Fd&C Red 40, Flavors, Glucose, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sucrose.

Can you still buy Dequadin lozenges?

You can buy Dequadin lozenges without a prescription from pharmacies to treat mouth and throat infections, such as mouth ulcers, oral thrush and tonsillitis. The lozenges help relieve a sore throat, mouth or tongue.

Can benzocaine irritate your throat?

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects.