Cepacol Dual Relief

Name: Cepacol Dual Relief

Cepacol Dual Relief Overview

Cepacol Dual Relief is a brand name medication included in the following groups of medications: Anesthetics for topical use, Anesthetics, local, Esters of aminobenzoic acid, Local anesthetics, Enema, Other drugs for constipation. For more information about Cepacol Dual Relief see its generics Benzocaine, Glycerol

Cepacol Dual Relief Drug Class

Cepacol Dual Relief is part of the drug classes:

  • Anesthetics for topical use

  • Anesthetics, local

  • Esters of aminobenzoic acid

  • Local anesthetics

  • Enema

  • Other drugs for constipation

Uses of Cepacol Dual Relief

  • It is used to treat mouth sores.
  • It is used to treat canker sores.
  • It is used to treat mouth irritation.
  • It is used to ease mouth and throat pain.

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Cepacol Dual Relief?

  • If you have an allergy to benzocaine or any other part of Cepacol Dual Relief (benzocaine and glycerin oral spray).
  • If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Cepacol Dual Relief with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Cepacol Dual Relief?

  • Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
  • Do not eat while your mouth feels numb. You may bite your tongue.
  • If you smoke, talk with your doctor.
  • Do not give Cepacol Dual Relief to a child younger than 6 years of age.
  • Talk with the doctor before you use this medicine for a child younger than 12 years old.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using Cepacol Dual Relief while you are pregnant.
  • Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

For the Consumer

Applies to benzocaine topical: cream, film, gel/jelly, gum, liquid, lotion, lozenge/troche, ointment, paste, powder for suspension, solution, spray, swab, tablet disintegrating

Other dosage forms:

  • topical application cream, topical application gel/jelly, topical application liquid, topical application ointment, topical application solution, topical application spray, topical application wax

Along with its needed effects, benzocaine topical (the active ingredient contained in Cepacol Dual Relief Sore Throat) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking benzocaine topical:

Incidence not known
  • Headache
  • high fever
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • worsening of pain, redness, swelling, or irritation in or around the mouth

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