Chloraseptic Total Sore Throat and Cough, Sugar Free
Menthol and Benzocaine and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide · Lozenge · Oral
Active ingredient
Active Ingredients (in each lozenge) Benzocaine 6 mg Active Ingredients (in each lozenge) Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg Active Ingredients (in each lozenge) Menthol 10 mg
Purpose
Purpose Oral pain reliever Purpose Cough Suppressant Purpose Oral pain reliever
Uses
Uses Temporarily relieves occasional minor irritation, pain, sore throat and sore mouth cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold
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 attention 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 Allergy Alert : Do not use this product if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine or other “caine” anesthetics. If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Sore Throat Warning : Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting may be serious. Consult doctor promptly. Do not use more than 2 days or administer to children under 6 years of age unless directed by a doctor. Do not use this product if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you are uncertain whether your prescription drug contains an MAOI, consult a health care professional before taking this product. for teething in children under 6 years of age Ask a doctor before use if you have a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema a cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage. Stop use and ask a dentist or doctor if: sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens swelling, rash or fever develops cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a high fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be symptoms of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Do not use
Do not use this product if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you are uncertain whether your prescription drug contains an MAOI, consult a health care professional before taking this product. for teething in children under 6 years of age
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if you have a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema a cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
When using this product
When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
Directions Adults and children over 12 years of age: 2 lozenges every 4 hours – not to exceed 12 lozenges every 24 hours. Children 6-12 years of age: 1 lozenge every 4 hours – not to exceed 6 lozenges every 24 hours. Children under 6 years of age: do not use.
Inactive ingredients
Inactive Ingredients Acesulfame Potassium, FD&C Blue no. 1, FD&C Red no. 40, Flavor, Glycerine, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Isomalt, Soy Lecithin, Sucralose, Water
Questions?
Questions? 1-800-552-7932 C hloraseptic.com
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. (revised Oct 23, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Menthol in 1 product
- Benzocaine in 1 product
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in 1 product
Chloraseptic Total Sore Throat and Cough, Sugar Free NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67172-015 | Menthol 10 mg/1; Benzocaine 6 mg/1; Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 5 mg/1 Lozenge | Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Chloraseptic Total Sore Throat and Cough, Sugar Free used for?
Uses Temporarily relieves occasional minor irritation, pain, sore throat and sore mouth cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold
Who makes Chloraseptic Total Sore Throat and Cough, Sugar Free?
Chloraseptic Total Sore Throat and Cough, Sugar Free is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc..