Drug Facts

Purpose

Cough suppressant, Oral anesthetic

Active Ingredient (in each drop)

Menthol, 4.8 mg

Uses

temporarily relieves:

• cough due to a cold or inhaled irritants
• occasional minor irritation and pain due to sore throat or sore mouth

Warnings

Sore throat warnings:

• if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.  These may be serious.
• do not use in children under 6 years of age unless directed by a doctor.

Ask doctor before use if you have

• persistent chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
• cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)

Stop use and ask a doctor if

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

Keep out of reach of children.

Directions

• adults and children 6 years and older:  dissolve 2 drops (one at a time) slowly in the mouth.  Repeat every 2 hours as needed or as directed by a doctor
• children under 6 years: ask a doctor

Other Information

• Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 1 mg per drop
• excessive use may have a laxative effect
• store in a dry place
• product may be useful for diabetics on the advice of a doctor

Exchange information:   2 Drops = FREE Exchange

                                                7 Drops = 1 Fruit

Dietary exchanges based on Exchange Lists for Diabetics

© 2008 American Diabetes Association, American Dietetic Association

Inactive Ingredients

aspartame, color (caramel), extract of a Ricola herb mixture (elder, horehound, hyssop, lemon balm, linden flowers, mallow, peppermint, sage, thyme, wild thyme), isomalt, natural flavor, sorbitol