Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Equate Mixed Berry Benz-Dex 18ct
- Equate Mixed Berry Benz-Dex 18ct
Overview
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms: occasional minor mouth irritation, sore mouth and sore throat cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold
Indications & Usage
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms: occasional minor mouth irritation, sore mouth and sore throat cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold
Dosage & Administration
Directions adults and children 12 years and older - Allow 2 lozenges to dissolve slowly in mouth, one at a time; may be repeated every 4 hours, not to exceed 12 lozenges in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor children 6 to 12 years of age - take 1 lozenge and allow to dissolve slowly in mouth; may be repeated every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 lozenges in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor children under 6 years of age - do not use
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Methemoglobinemia warning: 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 Sore throat warning: If sore threat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days, or if irritation, pain, or redness persist or worsens, see your dentist or doctor promptly.
Purpose
Purposes Oral Pain Reliever Cough Suppressant
Do Not Use
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. Do not use if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if you prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. for teething in children under 2 years of age
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask doctor if sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens swelling develops cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious illness.
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of reach of children.
Questions
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