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Generic: benzocaine and menthol is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections Burns Earache Fissure in Ano Hemorrhoids Herpes Simplex Otitis Externa Otitis Media Pain Pruritus Toothache Oral Ulcer Skin Diseases

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Drug Facts

Active Ingredients


Benzocaine (5 %) Menthol (1 %)

Purpose


Oral anesthetic

Oral anesthetic

Uses


temporarily relieves occasional minor irritation and pain due to
  • sore throat
  • sore mouth

Warnings



Use of this product may cause methemoglobinemia, a serious condition that must be treated promptly because it reduces the amount of oxygen carried in blood. This can occur even if you have used this product before. Stop use and seek immediate medical attention if you or a child in your care develops:
  • pale, gray or blue colored skin (cyanosis)
  • headache
  • rapid heart rate
  • shortness of breath
  • dizziness or lightheadedness
  • fatigue or lack of energy

Allergy Alert:


do not use this product if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine, or other “caine” anesthetics. If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Sore Throat Warning


Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting may be serious. Consult doctor promptly. Do not use more than 2 days or administer to children under 12 years of age.

Do Not Use

  • for teething
  • in children under 2

When Using This Product


do not exceed recommended dosage

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have

  • a severe sore throat accompanied by difficulty in breathing or that lasts more than 2 days
  • a sore throat accompanied by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea or vomiting

Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If

  • sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days, or if irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens

Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding Section


If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children Section


Keep out of reach of children.

Overdosage Section


In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

  • adults and children 12 years and over: Apply to the affected area (one spray). Gargle, swish around in the mouth, or allow to remain in place at least 1 minute and then spit out. Use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a doctor.
  • children under 12 years, do not use.

Other Information

  • do not exceed 25ÂşC. Do not refrigerate.

Inactive Ingredients


alcohol, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, flavors, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sucralose

Questions?


1-800-283-4879


Tamper Evident: Do not use if printed shrinkband seal around the neck is broken or missing


MADE IN CANADA

DIST. BY: PROCTER & GAMBLE,

CINCINNATI, OH 45202

Principal Display Panel - 177 Ml Bottle Label


VICKS ®

VapoCOOL™

SORE THROAT

BENZOCAINE & MENTHOL - ORAL ANESTHETICS

Cooling + Numbing

Soothes Throat Pain Fast-acting

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6 FL OZ (177 ml)



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