Equate Menthol Cough Drops
Menthol · Lozenge · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each drop) Menthol 5.4 mg
Purpose
Purpose Cough suppressant / Oral anesthetic
Uses
Uses temporarily relieves: cough as may occur with a cold occasional minor irritation and sore throat
Warnings
Warnings Sore throat warning: if sore throat is severe, persists 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, see your dentist or doctor promptly. These symptoms may be serious.
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if you have: persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask doctor if cough persists for more than 7 days, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. sore throat is severe, or irritation, pain or redness lasts or worsens sore mouth does not improve in 7 days
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding , as a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children.
Directions
Directions adults and children 5 years abd over - dissolve 1 lozenge slowly in mouth. Repeat every 2 hours as needed or as directed by a doctor. children under 5 years - ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients : Corn starch, corn syrup, eucalyptus oil, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, glycerin, gum arabic, medium chain triglycerides, natural flavors, potassium sorbate, soybean oil, sucrose and water.
Questions?
Questions? Or to report an adverse event call 1-800-245-2898 . Monday - Friday, 9AM to 4PM EST
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Walmart (revised Dec 23, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Menthol in 1 product
Equate Menthol Cough Drops NDC products (1)
Frequently asked questions
What is Equate Menthol Cough Drops used for?
Uses temporarily relieves: cough as may occur with a cold occasional minor irritation and sore throat
Who makes Equate Menthol Cough Drops?
Equate Menthol Cough Drops is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Walmart.