Lozenge
McKesson Cough Supressant
Menthol 7.6 mg
Over the counterMonograph M012
The listing
- NDC product code
- 68599-0500 (labeller 68599, product 0500)
- Labeller
- McKesson Medical-Surgical
- Brand name
- McKesson Cough Supressant
- Generic name
- Menthol
- Dosage form
- Lozenge
- Route
- oral
- Marketing category
- OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG M012
- Marketing start
- 2 May 2022
- Listing expires
- 31 December 2026
- RxNorm concept
- 359751
Active ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength | Other listings |
|---|---|---|
| Menthol | 7.6 mg | 460 |
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 irritationCough
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
- Menthol 7.6 mg
- Purpose
- Antitussive (cough supressant)/oral anesthetic
- Uses
- Temporarily relieves ■ cough as may occur with a cold or inhaled irritants ■ occasional minor irritation and sore throat
- Warnings
- Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. These symptoms may be serious.
- Ask a doctor before use
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
- Stop use and ask a doctor if
- cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. sore mouth does not improve in 7 days irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens
- If pregnant or breast-feeding
- If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
- Keep out of reach of children
- Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.
- Directions
- do not use more than directed Adults and children: (12 years and over) Allow 1 drop to dissolve slowly in the mouth. May be repeated every 2 hours as necessary or as directed by a doctor. Children under 12 years: Ask a doctor
- Inactive ingredients
- cherry flavor, corn syrup, eucalyptus oil, FD&C red #40, sucrose
- Other information
- or comments? Call 1-800-777-4908
Label version 3, effective 9 September 2025. Retrieved from the openFDA drug label API on 4 September 2026. Read the full label on DailyMed.
Packages
| Package NDC | Description | Listed from |
|---|---|---|
| 68599-0500-3 | 300 LOZENGE in 1 CARTON (68599-0500-3) | 2 May 2022 |
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Identical on the active ingredient
31 other listings state exactly the same active ingredient at exactly the same strength in the same dosage form, across 25 different labellers. They are not necessarily the same product: inactive ingredients, flavour and pack size differ, and this site does not compare prices.
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