Benzocaine / Cetylpyridinium / Menthol
This multi-ingredient oral medication combines a topical anesthetic, antiseptic, and cooling agent to provide relief from mouth and throat discomfort. It is commonly used in lozenges, sprays, and rinses for temporary relief of sore throat, minor mouth pain, and gum irritation.
An over-the-counter oral medication that numbs, protects, and soothes mouth and throat discomfort.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1362703
- Generic
- Benzocaine / Cetylpyridinium / Menthol
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- Orasep Reformulated Dec 2013
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used for temporary relief of sore throat pain, minor mouth pain, toothache pain, gum irritation, and canker sore discomfort. Also used as an oral antiseptic for bad breath.
Benzocaine provides local anesthetic effect by blocking nerve signals in the affected area. Cetylpyridinium chloride acts as an antiseptic to help reduce bacterial growth in the mouth. Menthol provides a cooling sensation that soothes irritated tissue.
For oral use only. Do not exceed recommended dosage. Not recommended for children under 2 years of age. Stop use and consult a doctor if symptoms persist beyond 7 days or worsen. Rare but serious methemoglobinemia risk has been associated with benzocaine use.
Official drug label
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