Label: LEADER MIXED BERRY BENZ-DEX LOZENGES- benzocaine lozenge

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated October 19, 2023

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients (in each lozenge)

    Benzocaine 7.5 mg

    Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 5 mg

  • PURPOSE

    Proposes

    Oral Pain Reliever

    Cough Suppressant

  • 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

  • WARNINGS

    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
    • repid heart rate
    • shortness of breath
    • dizziness or lightheadedness
    • fatigue or lack of energy

    Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more then 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 persists or worsens, see your dentist or doctor promptly.

    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

    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 your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

    • for teething
    • in children under 2 years of age
  • ASK DOCTOR

    Ask a doctor before use if you have:

    • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
    • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • STOP USE

    Stop use and ask a 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, come back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious illiness.
  • PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING

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

  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

    Keep out of reach of children.

  • OVERDOSAGE

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

  • 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 the mouth; may be repeated every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 logenges in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor

    children under 6 years of age - do not use

  • OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

    Other information

    • store at room temperature
    • protect from moisture
  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Inactive ingredients: Acesulfame potassium, corn starch, corn syrup, FD&C Blue 1, FD&C Red 40, glycerin, medium chain triglycerides, natural and artificial flavors, propylene glycol, soybean oil, sucrose and water.

  • QUESTIONS

    Questions? Or to report an adverse event call 1-800-245-2898, Monday through Friday, 9AM - 4PM EST

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Leader Mixed Berry Benz-Dex 18ct Lozenges

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    LEADER MIXED BERRY BENZ-DEX LOZENGES 
    benzocaine lozenge
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:70000-0552
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BENZOCAINE (UNII: U3RSY48JW5) (BENZOCAINE - UNII:U3RSY48JW5) BENZOCAINE7.5 mg
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE5 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorred (Purplish Red) Scoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize17mm
    FlavorBERRYImprint Code B
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:70000-0552-118 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product06/08/2020
    Image of Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01206/08/2020
    Labeler - Cardinal Health (063997360)
    Registrant - Bestco LLC (002149136)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Bestco LLC002149136manufacture(70000-0552)