MGC Health (Cough Drops Menthol Sugar-Free) 5.4 mg

LOZENGEORALMedical Group Care LLCNDC: 83173-113Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

MENTHOL — 5.4 mg

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 3 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Aspartame

⚠️ Yes — Aspartame

Sweetener

FD&C Blue No. 1

⚠️ Yes — Dye

Colorant

FD&C Red No. 40

⚠️ Yes — Dye

Colorant

Acesulfame Potassium

Sweetener

Citric Acid Monohydrate

pH Adjuster/Buffer

Eucalyptus Oil

Fragrance/Counterirritant

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Isomalt

Maltitol

Potassium Citrate

Soybean Lecithin

Emulsifier

Sucralose

Sweetener

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Aspartame	Sweetener	⚠️ Yes — Aspartame	An artificial sweetener. Dangerous for individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU). Rare general sensitivities reported.
FD&C Blue No. 1	Colorant	⚠️ Yes — Dye	A synthetic blue dye. Less commonly allergenic than other dyes but reactions are documented.
FD&C Red No. 40	Colorant	⚠️ Yes — Dye	A widely used artificial red dye. Among the most common dye allergens.
Acesulfame Potassium	Sweetener	No	A non-caloric artificial sweetener (Ace-K) approximately 200 times sweeter than sugar. Used to improve taste in oral medications.
Citric Acid Monohydrate	pH Adjuster/Buffer	No	Citric acid in its hydrated form. Used to adjust acidity and as a buffering agent. Derived from citrus fruits or fermentation.
Eucalyptus Oil	Fragrance/Counterirritant	No	An essential oil from eucalyptus leaves used as a fragrance, decongestant, and topical counterirritant.
Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water	Skin Conditioner	No	Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin.
Isomalt	—	No	—
Maltitol	—	No	—
Potassium Citrate	—	No	—
Soybean Lecithin	Emulsifier	No	A phospholipid mixture extracted from soybeans, used as an emulsifier and wetting agent. Derived from soy — must be avoided by individuals with soy allergy.
Sucralose	Sweetener	No	A non-caloric artificial sweetener approximately 600 times sweeter than sugar. Used to improve taste in oral medications.

Exclusion Groups

This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.

🌾Gluten 🔴Alpha-Gal Syndrome 🫘Soy 🎨Dyes & Colorants 🍬Polyols (GI)🌱Not Vegan ☪️Halal Concern ✡️Kosher Concern 🥦Not Vegetarian

AllergenMaps

Ingredient

Purpose

Common Allergen?

Aspartame

Sweetener

⚠️ Yes — Aspartame

FD&C Blue No. 1

Colorant

⚠️ Yes — Dye

FD&C Red No. 40

Colorant

⚠️ Yes — Dye

Acesulfame Potassium

Sweetener

Citric Acid Monohydrate

pH Adjuster/Buffer

Eucalyptus Oil

Fragrance/Counterirritant

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Isomalt

—

Maltitol

—

Potassium Citrate

—

Soybean Lecithin

Emulsifier

Sucralose

Sweetener