Cepacol Plus Blackcurrant Lozenges 16s

Cepacol Plus Blackcurrant Lozenges is used for Local anesthesia of oral and pharyngeal mucous membranes, Ear ache, Surgical or procedural local anesthesia, Anesthesia for hemorrhoids, Dental plaque, Gingivitis and other conditions. 

• Cepacol Plus Blackcurrant Lozenges contains Benzocaine and Cetylpyridinium as active ingredients.
• Cepacol Plus Blackcurrant Lozenges works by blocking nerve conduction reversibly; killing bacteria and other microorganisms;
• Adcock Ingram manufactures Cepacol Plus Blackcurrant Lozenges.

Cepacol Plus Blackcurrant Lozenges Uses

Cepacol Plus Blackcurrant Lozenges is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:
Local anesthesia of oral and pharyngeal mucous membranes

• Ear ache
• Surgical or procedural local anesthesia
• Anesthesia for hemorrhoids
• Dental plaque
• Gingivitis

Cepacol Plus Blackcurrant Lozenges Working, Mechanism of Action and Pharmacology

Cepacol Plus Blackcurrant Lozenges improves the patient's condition by performing the following functions:

• Blocking nerve conduction reversibly.
• Killing bacteria and other microorganisms.

Cepacol Plus Blackcurrant Lozenges - Composition and Active Ingredients

Cepacol Plus Blackcurrant Lozenges is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)

• Benzocaine - 10Mg
• Cetylpyridinium - 1.4Mg

Cepacol Plus Blackcurrant Lozenges - Side-effects

The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Cepacol Plus Blackcurrant Lozenges. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious.

Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.

• Methemoglobinemia
• Seizures
• Coma
• Irregular heartbeat
• Respiratory depression
• Contact dermatitis

Cepacol Plus Blackcurrant Lozenges - Precautions & How to Use

Before using Cepacol Plus Blackcurrant Lozenges, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition.

Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.

• Consult your doctor if you need to use this drug for more than 7 days
• Do not apply to eyes
• Do not exceed recommended dosage
• Do not wrap the affected area
• Risk of methemoglobinemia
• Sore throat for more than three days

Cepacol Plus Blackcurrant Lozenges - Drug Interactions

If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Cepacol Plus Blackcurrant Lozenges may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Cepacol Plus Blackcurrant Lozenges may interact with the following drugs and products:

• Aminosalicylic acid
• Hyaluronan
• Sodium hyaluronate
• Sulfonamides

Cepacol Plus Blackcurrant Lozenges - Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Cepacol Plus Blackcurrant Lozenges is a contraindication. In addition, Cepacol Plus Blackcurrant Lozenges should not be used if you have the following conditions:

• Children under 6 years of age
• Hypersensitivity