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CVS Sore Throat Cherry

PHENOL

Standard Dose
Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Apply to the affected area (one spray) Allow to remain in place for at least 15 seconds, then spit out Use every 2 hours or as directed by a doctor or dentist Children 6 years to under 12 years of age should be supervised in the use of this product Children under 6 years: Consult a doctor or dentist.
Max Dose
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Primary Use
Uses For the temporary relief of occasional minor irritation, pain, sore mouth and sore throat.
Summary

Indications and usage Uses For the temporary relief of occasional minor irritation, pain, sore mouth and sore throat.

Dosage and administration Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Apply to the affected area (one spray) Allow to remain in place for at least 15 seconds, then spit out Use every 2 hours or as directed by a doctor or dentist Children 6 years to under 12 years of age should be supervised in the use of this product Children under 6 years: Consult a doctor or dentist.

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Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses For the temporary relief of occasional minor irritation, pain, sore mouth and sore throat. Dosage and administration Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Apply to the affected area (one spray) Allow to remain in place for at least 15 seconds, then spit out Use every 2 hours or as directed by a doctor or dentist Children 6 years to under 12 years of age should be supervised in the use of this product Children under 6 years: Consult a doctor or dentist. Warnings and cautions Warnings Sore Throat Warning: Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting may be serious. Consult doctor promptly. Do not use more than 2 days or administer to children under 6 years of age unless directed by doctor. When using this product, do not exceed recommended dosage. Stop use and ask a doctor or dentist if sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens swelling, rash or fever develops If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use. Keep out of reach of children. If more than used for minor mouth or throat pain is accidently swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Monitoring

  • Warnings Sore Throat Warning: Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting may be serious.
  • Consult doctor promptly.
  • Do not use more than 2 days or administer to children under 6 years of age unless directed by doctor.
  • When using this product, do not exceed recommended dosage.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.