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Quick facts
- How it is given
- oral
- Type
- human otc drug
- Brand names
- Equate Honey Lemon Cough Drops
- RxNorm ID
- 1250189
We do not publish dosing. How much of this medicine to take, how often, and for how long depends on your age, weight, kidney and liver function, other conditions and other medicines. That is a decision for the person who prescribes or dispenses it. Follow the directions on your own pack and ask your pharmacist if anything is unclear.
What it is for
Purpose Cough suppressant / Oral anesthetic
What it is used to treat
Uses temporarily relieves: cough as may occur with a cold occasional minor irritation and sore throat
Warnings
Warnings Sore throat warning: if sor 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. If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days, see your dentist or doctor promptly. These symptoms may be serious.
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 accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
Stop use and see a doctor if
Stop use and ask doctor if cough persists for more than 7 days, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistant headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. sore throat is severe, or irritation, pain or redness lasts or worsens sore mouth does not improve in 7 days
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use.
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each drop) Menthol 7.5 mg
Other ingredients
Inactive ingredients: Beta carotene, corn starch, corn syrup, eucalyptus oil, glycerin, honey, medium chain triglycerides, natural and artificial flavors, soybean oil, sucrose and water.
Before you take anything new
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This page is built from the openFDA record of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approved labelling for this product, effective 23 December 2025. Label text has been shortened and reformatted for readability; safety wording has not been altered in meaning. FDA labelling describes products approved in the United States — brand names, strengths, formulations and approved uses may differ in your country. Always read the leaflet that comes with your own pack. PocketsInfo is not affiliated with, and is not endorsed by, the FDA. Retrieved 2026-07-30.