Chloraseptic Total Sore Throat+Cough Lozenges Side Effects
Generic name: benzocaine / dextromethorphan / menthol
Note: This document contains side effect information about benzocaine / dextromethorphan / menthol. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Chloraseptic Total Sore Throat+Cough Lozenges.
Applies to benzocaine/dextromethorphan/menthol: mucous membrane lozenge.
Hypersensitivity
Benzocaine:
Frequency not reported: Angioedema
Rare (less than 0.1%): Fixed-drug eruptions
Frequency not reported: Angioedema[Ref]
Dermatologic
Benzocaine:
Frequency not reported: Contact dermatitis, urticaria
Dextromethorphan:
Frequency not reported: Pruritus, rash, urticaria[Ref]
Local
Benzocaine:
Frequency not reported: Burning, stinging
Frequency not reported: Application site redness/irritation[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Dextromethorphan:
Frequency not reported: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, gastrointestinal disturbance, nausea, upset stomach, vomiting[Ref]
Psychiatric
Dextromethorphan:
Frequency not reported: Abuse, excitation, insomnia, mental confusion[Ref]
Nervous system
Dextromethorphan:
Frequency not reported: Convulsions, dizziness, drowsiness[Ref]
Hematologic
Benzocaine:
Postmarketing reports: Methemoglobinemia[Ref]
Respiratory
Dextromethorphan:
Frequency not reported: Respiratory depression[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Benzocaine:
Frequency not reported: Edema[Ref]
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