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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
From lozenges with benzocaine alone.For less than $4, Cepacol drops help to soothe and numb your throat, similar to Chloraseptic. But these cough drops use two oral anesthetics – benzocaine and menthol – instead of phenol.There are two formulas: Cepacol Instamax which has the added cool of menthol, and Cepacol Extra Strength. We recommend Extra Strength since not everyone loves menthol. Also, it comes in honey lemon flavor, which means you can also drop the lozenge into hot tea if you want to dilute the medicinal flavor. Cepacol cough drops don't eliminate a sore throat entirely though, so it might not be strong enough for tonsillitis. Also, Cepacol may mildly interact with acetaminophen if you're using both for a long time, so it's best to use a different sore throat relief if you're also taking the pain reliever for, say, body aches from the flu or tonsillitis. Or opt for ibuprofen over acetaminophen, suggests our medical reviewer Jason R. McKnight, MD, a family medicine physician and clinical assistant professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine. Best natural remedy: Zarbee's Natural Honey Cough Soothers Zarbee’s cough drops use honey as a natural remedy for sore throats. Zarbee’s Pros: Natural ingredients; no processed sugars, artificial colors, or artificial flavors; tastyCons: Expensive, not suitable for kids under 5 "Honey is great because it coats the throat," Richard Bowen, PA-C, a primary care provider in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Georgetown, SC told Insider. This reduces the irritation, which is why some
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