Ludens
pectin and menthol · Lozenge · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each drop) Pectin 2.8 mg Menthol 2.5 mg
Purpose
Purpose Oral demulcent Cough suppressant
Uses
Uses temporarily relieves: minor discomfort and protection of irritated areas in sore mouth and sore throat cough associated with a cold or inhaled irritants.
Warnings
Warnings Sore throat warning: if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. These may be serious. Ask a doctor before use if you have cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) Stop use and ask a doctor if sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days cough lasts more than 7 days, tends to recur, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. Keep out of reach of children
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if you have cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days cough lasts more than 7 days, tends to recur, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children
Directions
Directions adults and children 3 years of age and older : allow two drops to dissolve slowly in mouth may be repeated as needed or as directed by a doctor children under 3 years of age : ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredient s corn syrup, FD&C blue no. 2, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, propylene glycol, sodium acetate, sodium chloride, soybean oil, sucrose, water
Questions?
Questions? 1-866-583-3677 Ludens.com Distributed by Medtech Products Inc. Tarrytow n, NY 105 91 A Prestige Brands Company © 2025 Trade dress is owned by Medtech Products Inc. All rights reserved.
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. (revised Aug 19, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
Ludens NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52183-227 | Pectin 2.8 mg/1; Menthol 2.5 mg/1 Lozenge | Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ludens used for?
Uses temporarily relieves: minor discomfort and protection of irritated areas in sore mouth and sore throat cough associated with a cold or inhaled irritants.
Who makes Ludens?
Ludens is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc..