Cherry Sore Throat Lozenge
Benzocaine · Lozenge · Oral
Active ingredient
Active Ingredients (in each lozenge) Benzocaine 15 mg Menthol 3.6 mg
Purpose
Purpose Oral anesthetic Oral anesthetic
Uses
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms: occasional minor irritation, pain, sore mouth and sore throat
Warnings
Warnings Methemoglobinemia warning: Use of this product may cause methemoglobinemia, a serious condition that must be treated promptly because it reduces the amount of oxygen carried in blood. This can occur even if you have used this product before. Stop use and seek immediate medical attension if you or a child in your care develops: pale, gray, or blue colored skin (cyanosis) headache rapid heart rate shortness of breath dizziness or lightheadedness fatigue or lack of energy Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persistent for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days, or if irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens, see your dentist or doctor promptly. Allergy alert: Do not use this product if you have a history of allergy to local anesthethics such as procaine, butacine, benzocaine, or other "caine" anesthetics.
Do not use
Do not use for teething in children under 2 years of age
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask doctor if sore throat is severe or irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
if pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children.
Directions
Directions adults and children 5 years and older - allow 1 lozenge to dissolve slowly in mouth. May be repeated every two hours as necessary or as directed by a doctor. children under 5 years - do not use
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients: Corn starch, FD&C Red #40, glucose syrup, glycerin, medium chain triglycerides, natural & artificail flavors, propylene glycol, soybean oil, sucrose and water.
Questions?
Questions? Call 1-800-245-2898, Monday through Friday, 9AM - 4PM EST
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Walgreens Co. (revised Dec 21, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Benzocaine in 4 products
- Menthol in 4 products
Cherry Sore Throat Lozenge NDC products (4)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41520-043 | Menthol 3.6 mg/1; Benzocaine 15 mg/1 Lozenge | American Sales | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 59779-545 | Menthol 3.6 mg/1; Benzocaine 15 mg/1 Lozenge | CVS Pharmacy | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 36800-832 | Menthol 3.6 mg/1; Benzocaine 15 mg/1 Lozenge | TopCo | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 0363-1079 | Benzocaine 15 mg/1; Menthol 3.6 mg/1 Lozenge | Walgreens Co. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cherry Sore Throat Lozenge used for?
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms: occasional minor irritation, pain, sore mouth and sore throat
Who makes Cherry Sore Throat Lozenge?
Cherry Sore Throat Lozenge is listed by 4 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including American Sales, CVS Pharmacy, TopCo, Walgreens Co..