What Cepacol throat lozenges menthol are used for: Symptomatic relief of sore throat. Cetylpyridinium chloride inhibits growth of bacteria and fungi that can cause mouth and throat infections. Customer care: 0860 ADCOCK/232625. www.coldsandflu.co.za.

Serious side effects of Cepacol Sore Throat Signs of methemoglobinemia like a blue or gray color of the lips, nails, or skin; a heartbeat that does not feel normal; seizures; very bad dizziness or passing out; very bad headache; feeling very sleepy; feeling tired or weak; or shortness of breath.

Follow all instructions closely. Do not eat or drink for at least 1 hour after using. Suck oral lozenge.

Many people using this product do not have serious side effects. This product has rarely caused a very serious (possibly fatal) blood disorder (methemoglobinemia). This effect is more likely if you have breathing problems, certain diseases of the blood, or if you smoke (see also Precautions section).

Use Cepacol Sore Throat (benzocaine and menthol lozenges) as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Do not eat or drink for at least 1 hour after using.

Use Cepacol Sore Throat (benzocaine and menthol lozenges) as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Do not eat or drink for at least 1 hour after using.

Serious side effects of Cepacol Sore Throat Signs of methemoglobinemia like a blue or gray color of the lips, nails, or skin; a heartbeat that does not feel normal; seizures; very bad dizziness or passing out; very bad headache; feeling very sleepy; feeling tired or weak; or shortness of breath.

Adults and children 12 years and older take 2 lozenges (one immediately after the other) and allow each lozenge to dissolve slowly in the mouth may be repeated every 4 hours, not to exceed 12 lozenges in any 24-hour period, or as directed by a doctor.

Follow all instructions closely. Do not eat or drink for at least 1 hour after using. Suck oral lozenge.

This product is usually used every 2 hours as needed. If your doctor has directed you to use it, follow your doctor's instructions on how to use it. Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often or for longer than directed.