Cepacol Extra Strength Sore Throat and Cough BENZOCAINE and DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5 mg; 7.5 mg Lozenge, 36-count — NDC 63824-744-36 (Billing 63824-0744-36)
This is a package of 36 lozenges of Cepacol Extra Strength Sore Throat and Cough BENZOCAINE and DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5 mg; 7.5 mg Lozenge from Reckitt Benckiser LLC, no longer marketed (first marketed May 2014), no longer in the FDA NDC Directory.
NDC database record
One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 63824-744-36 alone.
- Record
- FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
- Code segments
- 63824 labeler · 744 product · 36 package
- Listing certified through
- Dec 31, 2027
- Barcode (UPC)
- 0363824740164
- FDA record last changed
- Oct 1, 2026
Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification
- GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 88209902204725
- RxCUI (RxNorm): 1039251
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Standardized Chemical Allergen class.
Where does this data come from?
- RxClass (NLM) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Clinical
Cepacol Extra Strength Sore Throat and Cough is an over-the-counter lozenge containing two active ingredients. Benzocaine is a local anesthetic typically used to numb minor throat pain, while dextromethorphan hydrobromide is a cough suppressant commonly used to reduce cough. This combination product is marketed as an OTC monograph drug, meaning it follows FDA's established rules for this category of throat lozenges rather than undergoing individual application review.
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Where does this data come from?
- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 3, 2026
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Pricing
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| Price system | Per each | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
Where does this data come from?
- CMS NADAC weekly file
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · refreshed Oct 4, 2026
- CMS Part D plan pricing files · refreshed Sep 24, 2026
- VA National Acquisition Center price file
Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Per unit | Per pack | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63824-0744-16 63824-744-16 Main listing | 2 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 8 LOZENGE in 1 BLISTER PACK | $0.1508 / ea | $2.41 | 2014-05-05 | — | Active |
| 63824-0744-36 You're viewing this | 3 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 12 LOZENGE in 1 BLISTER PACK | — | — | 2019-05-01 | — | Discontinued by firm |
| 63824-0744-94 63824-744-94 | 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 4 LOZENGE in 1 BLISTER PACK | — | — | 2014-05-05 | — | Discontinued by firm |
Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in this package?
How does this package differ from NDC 63824-0744-94?
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Cepacol Extra Strength Sore Throat and Cough BENZOCAINE and DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5 mg; 7.5 mg Lozenge?
Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.
Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Walgreens Mixed Berry Benz-Dex Lozenges 7.5 mg/1; 5 mg 00363-1113-18 | Walgreen | 18 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mixed Berry Sore Throat Lozenges 7.5 mg/1; 5 mg 36800-0836-18 | Topco | 18 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mixed Berry Sore Throat and Cough Lozenges 7.5 mg/1; 5 mg 37808-0062-18 | HEB | 18 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mixed Berry Sore Throat and Cough lozenge 7.5 mg/1; 5 mg 41250-0066-18 | Meijer | 18 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cepacol Extra Strength Sore Throat and Cough 5 mg/1; 7.5 mgthis 63824-0744-36 | Reckitt | 36 lozenges | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Mixed Berry Throat and Cough Lozenges 7.5 mg/1; 5 mg 69842-0377-18 | CVS | 18 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Equate Benz-Dex Cough and Throat Lozenges 7.5 mg/1; 5 mg 79903-0042-18 | Walmart | 18 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file
Availability & generic status
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
What it looks like
Where does this data come from?
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 3, 2026
Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
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FD&C Blue No. 1 is a synthetic blue dye approved for use in foods and medicines. It serves as a colorant to give the medication its distinctive appearance and help with product identification.
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Isomalt is a sugar alcohol made from sugar that's used as a sweetener and bulking agent in medicines. It helps give tablets and powders the right texture and sweetness while having minimal calories.
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Maltitol is a sugar alcohol made by hydrogenating maltose. It's used as a sweetener and filler in medicines to improve taste and add bulk to tablets and capsules.
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Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
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A white powder form of baking soda that acts as a buffer and pH regulator in medicines. It helps maintain the right acid-base balance and may aid tablet disintegration.
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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
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- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
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Manufacturer & labeler
More NDCs from Reckitt Benckiser LLC labeler code 63824
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- Mucinex Fast-Max Cold, Flu and Sore Throat Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, Guaifenesin, and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 325 mg; 10 mg; 200 mg; 5 mg Capsule, Liquid Filled NDC 63824-591-16
- Mucinex Sinus-Max Severe Congestion and Pain ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, and PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 325 mg; 10 mg; 5 mg Capsule, Liquid Filled NDC 63824-692-16
- Mucinex Sinus-Max Pressure, Pain and Cough ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, and PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 325 mg; 10 mg; 200 mg; 5 mg Capsule, Liquid Filled NDC 63824-693-08
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- Mucinex Childrens Day Time Multi-Symptom Cold and Mucinex Childrens Night Time Multi-Symptom Cold Triple Pack Acetaminophen, Diphenylhydramine Hydrochloride, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, and Guaifenesin Kit NDC 63824-944-34
- Mucinex Childrens Cough Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide and Guaifenesin 5 mg/5mL; 100 mg/5mL Solution NDC 63824-946-03
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- Drugs@FDA
FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold pain associated with canker sores occasional irritation and pain due to a sore mouth or sore throat
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions adults and children 12 years of age and older take 2 lozenges (one immediately after the other) and allow each lozenge to dissolve slowly in the mouth; may be repeated every 4 hours as needed, not to exceed 12 lozenges in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor or dentist children 6 to under 12 years of age take 1 lozenge and allow product to dissolve slowly in the mouth; may be repeated every 4 hours as needed, not to exceed 6 lozenges in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor or dentist children under 6 years of age do not use
⚠️ Warnings ▾
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.
Sore throat warning If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. Do not use 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 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. for teething in children under 6 years of age Ask a doctor before use if you have persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) 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 develops cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache.
These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Do not exceed recommended dosage.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) protect contents from humidity
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients (in each lozenge) Purposes Benzocaine 7.5 mg Oral pain reliever Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg Cough suppressant
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, isomalt, maltitol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium bicarbonate, sucralose
🎯 Purpose ▾
Active ingredients (in each lozenge) Purposes Benzocaine 7.5 mg Oral pain reliever Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg Cough suppressant
📄 Do Not Use ▾
Do not use 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 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. for teething in children under 6 years of age
📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If ▾
Ask a doctor before use if you have persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If ▾
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 develops cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with 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 right away.
📄 Questions or Comments ▾
Questions? 1-866-682-4639
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ▾
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 16 Lozenge Blister Pack Carton NDC 63824-744-16 Cēpacol ® EXTRA STRENGTH #1 DOCTOR RECOMMENDED † SORE THROAT & COUGH Benzocaine 7.5 mg Oral Pain Reliever | Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg Cough Suppressant Relieves Sore Throat Pain Quiets Cough • Fast Acting Maximum Numbing* 16 Lozenges mixed berry flavor *based on amount of benzocaine per adult dose Label label 2
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