Label: CEPASTAT SORE THROAT AND COUGH- benzocaine, dextromethorphan hbr, menthol lozenge

  • NDC Code(s): 63736-205-01
  • Packager: Insight Pharmaceuticals LLC
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated October 25, 2024

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Tamper Evident: Do not use if blister package withCĒPASTAT®name has been disturbed or opened.

    Drug Facts

  • Active Ingredients (in each lozenge)

    Benzocaine 6 mg

  • Purpose

    Oral Anesthetic/Analgesic

  • Active Ingredients (in each lozenge)

    Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg 

  • Purpose

    Cough Suppressant

  • Active Ingredients (in each lozenge)

    Menthol 10 mg 

  • Purpose

    Oral Anesthetic/Analgesic

  • Uses

    Temporarily relieves

    • occasional minor irritation, pain, sore throat and sore mouth
    • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold
  • Warnings

    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.

    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 6 years of age unless directed by a doctor.

    Do not use

    • this product 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 are uncertain whether your prescription drug contains an MAOI, consult a health care professional before taking this product. 
    • this product for persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema, or if cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) unless directed by a doctor.

    When using this product

    do not exceed recommended dosage.

    Stop use and ask a dentist or doctor if

    • sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days
    • irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens
    • swelling, rash or fever develops
    • cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a high fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be symptoms of a serious condition.

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

    Keep out of reach of children.

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

  • Directions

    • Adults and children over 12 years of age: 2 lozenges every 4 hours – not to exceed 12 lozenges every 24 hours.
    • Children 6-12 years of age: 1 lozenge every 4 hours – not to exceed 6 lozenges every 24 hours.
    • Children under 6 years of age: consult a doctor.
  • Other information

    • Store between 59ºF and 86ºF (15ºC - 30ºC).
    • Protect from moisture.
    • Check expiration date before using.
  • Inactive ingredients

    acesulfame potassium, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, glycerine, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, isomalt, soy lecithin, sucralose, water

  • Questions?

    1-800-552-7932 

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    CĒPASTAT® 
    SORE THROAT & COUGH
    Menthol/Benzocaine | Oral Anesthetic/Analgesic
    Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg | Cough Suppressant
    FAST ACTING
    SORE THROAT & COUGH RELIEF

    18 LOZENGES
    CHERRY
    SUGAR FREE

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
CĒPASTAT® 
SORE THROAT & COUGH 
Menthol/Benzocaine | Oral Anesthetic/Analgesic
Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg | Cough Suppressant
FAST ACTING
SORE THROAT & COUGH RELIEF

18 LOZENGES 
CHERRY
SUGAR FREE

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CEPASTAT  SORE THROAT AND COUGH
    benzocaine, dextromethorphan hbr, menthol lozenge
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:63736-205
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A) (MENTHOL - UNII:L7T10EIP3A) MENTHOL10 mg
    BENZOCAINE (UNII: U3RSY48JW5) (BENZOCAINE - UNII:U3RSY48JW5) BENZOCAINE6 mg
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE5 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (UNII: 23OV73Q5G9)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    HYDROGENATED STARCH HYDROLYSATE (UNII: 27F77DSJ5V)  
    ISOMALT (UNII: S870P55O2W)  
    LECITHIN, SOYBEAN (UNII: 1DI56QDM62)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorredScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize4mm
    FlavorCHERRYImprint Code C
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:63736-205-013 in 1 CARTON10/01/2016
    16 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM02210/01/2016
    Labeler - Insight Pharmaceuticals LLC (055665422)