Diabetic Tussin Sore Throat and Cough Cherry

The listing

NDC product code

61787-070 (labeller 61787, product 070)

Labeller

MEDTECH PRODUCTS INC

Brand name

Diabetic Tussin Sore Throat and Cough Cherry

Generic name

benzocaine and dextromethorphan HBr

Dosage form

Lozenge

Route

oral

Marketing category

OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG M012

Marketing start

20 June 2024

Listing expires

31 December 2026

Pharmacologic class

Standardized Chemical Allergen [EPC]

RxNorm concept

1045532

Active ingredients

Strengths as listed in the FDA National Drug Code Directory, retrieved 4 September 2026. "Other listings" counts every other product on this site containing the same ingredient at any strength.

What the label claims

These are read from this product's own label, not assigned by us and not inferred from the ingredient.

Stated purposeCough suppressantOral anesthetic

Stated useSore throatMinor throat irritationCoughSore mouth, gums and canker soresCommon cold symptoms

Drug Facts, as filed

Quoted from the label FDA holds for this product. Long fields are truncated. The panel printed on the package you are holding is the one that governs.

Active ingredient

(in each lozenge)

Purpose

Benzocaine 6 mg......................................................... Oral pain reliever Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg .................................Cough suppressant Menthol 10 mg.................................,................. Oral pain reliever

Uses

Temporarily relieves: occasional minor irritation, pain, sore throat and sore mouth cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold

Warnings

Methemoglobinemia warning: Use of this product may cause methemoglobinemia, a serious condition that must be treated promptly because it reduces the amount of oxygen carried in blood. This can occur even if you have used this product before. Stop use and seek immediate medical attention if you or a child in your care develops: ∙ pale, gray, or blue colored skin (cyanosis) ∙ headache ∙ rapid heart rate ∙ shortness of breath ∙ dizziness or lightheadedness ∙ fatigue or lack of energy Allergy alert: Do not use this product if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine or other "caine" anesthetics. If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Sore Throat Warning: Severe or persistent sore throat, or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting may be serious. Consult a doctor promptly. Do not use more than 2 days or give to children under 6 years of age unless directed by a doctor. Do not use this product if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2...

Ask a doctor before use

a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema a cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) Stop use and ask a dentist or doctor if sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens swelling, rash or fever develops cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

Adults and children over 12 years of age: 2 lozenges every 4 hours - not to exceed 12 lozenges every 24 hours. Children 6-12 years of age: Ask a doctor before use. Children under 6 years of age: Do not use.

Inactive ingredients

acesulfame potassium, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, glycerin, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, isomalt, soy lecithin, sucralose, water

Other information

1-800-579-8327 http://diabetictussin.com

Label version 1, effective 9 July 2024. Retrieved from the openFDA drug label API on 4 September 2026. Read the full label on DailyMed.

Packages

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Identical on the active ingredient

3 other listings state exactly the same active ingredient at exactly the same strength in the same dosage form, across 2 different labellers. They are not necessarily the same product: inactive ingredients, flavour and pack size differ, and this site does not compare prices.

Sources for this page

• FDA National Drug Code Directory entry for 61787-070
• DailyMed label, set id e9327079-e0fc-4c95-b1d5-bc1b74870c9b
• How Lozenges builds these pages