cautionAll products
cautionKeep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, call a poison control centre or get medical help right away.
cautionProducts including claim for the temporary relief of (minor) sore throat and/or temporary relief of pain of (minor) sore throat and/or irritated throat (except for products containing benzocaine)
cautionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if sore throat worsens or persists for more than 2 days.
cautionProducts including claim for the temporary relief of coughs
cautionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if cough worsens and persists for more than 7 days, or is accompanied by a fever.
cautionProducts containing ingredients in Tables 4 or 5
cautionAsk a doctor/physician/health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
cautionProducts containing benzocaine
cautionWhen using this product do not chew gum or food while numbness persists (USP DI 2006; CPhA 1996).
cautionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, or is accompanied by or followed by other symptoms such as fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting (Pray 2006; USP DI 2006; US FDA 1994).
contraindicationProducts containing benzocaine
contraindicationDo not use if you are allergic to benzocaine.
adverse_reactionProducts containing benzocaine
adverse_reactionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if the following symptoms appear: weakness, confusion, headache, difficulty breathing and/or pale, gray or blue coloured skin. These symptoms may be signs of methemoglobinemia, a rare disorder, which may appear up to 2 hours after use (US FDA 2018; US FDA 2011a,b; HC 2006).
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