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SUGAR FREE ORIGINAL SWISS HERB COUGH SUPPRESSANT THROAT DROPS

Dosage form: lozenge
Ingredients: MENTHOL 4.8mg
Labeler: Ricola Ag
NDC code: 54305-802

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 31, 2024.

ORIGINAL SWISS HERB COUGH SUPPRESSANT THROAT DROPS SUGAR FREE

Drug Facts

Purpose

Cough suppressant, Oral anesthetic

Active Ingredient (in each drop)

Menthol, 4.8 mg

Uses

temporarily relieves:

  • cough due to a cold or inhaled irritants
  • occasional minor irritation and pain due to sore throat or sore mouth

Warnings

Sore throat warnings:

  • 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.  These may be serious.
  • do not use in children under 6 years of age unless directed by a doctor.

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

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • 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.
  • sore mouth does not improve in 7 days
  • irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens

Keep out of reach of children.


Directions
  • adults and children 6 years and older:  dissolve 2 drops (one at a time) slowly in the mouth.  Repeat every 2 hours as needed or as directed by a doctor
  • children under 6 years: ask a doctor

Other Information

  • Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 1 mg per drop
  • excessive use may have a laxative effect
  • store in a dry place
  • product may be useful for diabetics on the advice of a doctor

Exchange information:   2 Drops = FREE Exchange

                                                7 Drops = 1 Fruit

Dietary exchanges based on Exchange Lists for Diabetics

© 2008 American Diabetes Association, American Dietetic Association

Inactive Ingredients

aspartame, color (caramel), extract of a Ricola herb mixture (elder, horehound, hyssop, lemon balm, linden flowers, mallow, peppermint, sage, thyme, wild thyme), isomalt, natural flavor, sorbitol

SUGAR FREE ORIGINAL SWISS HERB COUGH SUPPRESSANT THROAT DROPS 
menthol lozenge
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:54305-802
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
MENTHOL (MENTHOL) MENTHOL4.8 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
ISOMALT 
SORBITOL 
ASPARTAME 
CARAMEL 
Product Characteristics
Colorbrown (DEER BROWN) Scoreno score
ShapeOVALSize24mm
FlavorMENTHOLImprint CodeR
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:54305-802-1919 LOZENGE in 1 BAG
2NDC:54305-802-2424 LOZENGE in 1 BAG
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph finalpart34104/12/1942
Labeler - Ricola Ag (480227248)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
Ricola Ag485393768manufacture(54305-802)

 
Ricola Ag

Further information

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