Benzocaine / Dextromethorphan / Glycerin
This combination medication provides temporary relief for sore throat pain and associated cough. The local anesthetic Benzocaine helps numb throat irritation, while Dextromethorphan acts as a cough suppressant to reduce coughing urges, and Glycerin offers soothing lubrication.
A temporary sore throat and cough relief medication combining a numbing agent, cough suppressant, and soothing lubricant.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1008040
- Generic
- Benzocaine / Dextromethorphan / Glycerin
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Temporarily relieves sore throat pain, throat irritation, and suppresses cough associated with minor throat infections or irritation
Benzocaine provides topical anesthetic effect to numb throat tissues, Dextromethorphan suppresses the cough reflex in the brain, and Glycerin acts as a demulcent to coat and soothe irritated membranes
Not for use in children under specified age limits (typically under 4-6 years depending on formulation). Avoid eating or drinking while throat is numb. Consult healthcare provider if symptoms persist beyond 7 days, worsen, or are accompanied by fever. May cause drowsiness; use caution when operating machinery.
Official drug label
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