Benzocaine / Cetylpyridinium / Menthol / Zinc Chloride
This multi-ingredient medication combines a local anesthetic (benzocaine), antiseptic (cetylpyridinium), cooling agent (menthol), and astringent (zinc chloride) to provide relief from mouth and throat discomfort. It is typically used for temporary relief of sore throat, minor mouth irritation, or gingival discomfort. The combination works to numb pain, reduce oral bacteria, and soothe irritated tissues.
A combination oral medication for temporary relief of sore throat and mouth irritation that numbs pain, reduces bacteria, and soothes tissues.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1007322
- Generic
- Benzocaine / Cetylpyridinium / Menthol / Zinc Chloride
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- Bucalsep
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Temporarily relieves sore throat, minor mouth or throat irritation, minor gum irritation, and pain associated with canker sores or mouth ulcers.
Benzocaine provides local anesthetic effects to numb the affected area; cetylpyridinium acts as an antiseptic to reduce oral bacteria; menthol creates a cooling sensation that soothes irritation; and zinc chloride serves as an astringent that may help reduce tissue swelling.
For oral use only; do not exceed recommended dosage. Avoid use in children under 2 years of age due to risk of methemoglobinemia. Discontinue use and consult a healthcare provider if symptoms persist beyond 7 days, worsen, or are accompanied by high fever. Those with phenylketonuria should check product for aspartame content if present.
Official drug label
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