Therastat

Cherry Cough Drops · Lozenge · Oral

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active ingredient (in each lozenge) Menthol 5.8 mg

Purpose

Purpose Cough suppressant/oral anesthetic

Uses

Uses Temporarily relieves sore throat and cough occurring with a cold

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 right away

Ask a doctor before use

Ask a doctor before use if you have a cough acccompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if: sore mouth does improve in 7 days irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache These could be signs of a serious condition

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 . In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. 1-800-222-1222

Directions

Directions Do not take more than directed Adults and children 12 years of age and over: allow one lozenge to dissolve slowly in mouth may be repeated every 2 hours as needed or as directed by a doctor Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients corn starch, corn syrup, eucalyptus oil, FD&C red no. 40, glycerin, medium chain triglycerides, natural & artificial flavors, soybean oil, sucrose, water

Label text from the FDA structured product label by HART Health (revised Aug 4, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Therastat NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
50332-0137Menthol 5.8 mg/1
Lozenge
HART HealthOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Therastat used for?

Uses Temporarily relieves sore throat and cough occurring with a cold

Who makes Therastat?

Therastat is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including HART Health.