Tamper Evident: Do not use if blister package with “CĒPASTAT®” name has been disturbed or opened.
Drug Facts
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.
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.
Directions
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Adults and children over 12 years of age: 2 lozenges every 4 hours – not to exceed 12 lozenges every 24 hours.
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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.
