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Cantharis
lytta vesicatoria · Cantharis is an over-the-counter drug containing lytta vesicatoria, made by Boiron.
- Type
- Over the counter
- Drug class
- Not classified
- Route
- Oral
- Manufacturers
- 1
Blisters with burning pain*
Drug facts
- Generic name
- lytta vesicatoria
- Active ingredients
- Lytta Vesicatoria
- Dosage forms
- Pellet
- Label holder
- Boiron
- Label updated
- 11/09/2023
Active ingredients
Cantharis 30X (**contains 0.443 mg of the active ingredient per pellet)
Uses
Blisters with burning pain*
Directions
Adults and children: At the onset of symptoms, dissolve 5 pellets under the tongue 3 times a day until symptoms are relieved or as directed by a doctor.
Stop use and ask a doctor
Symptoms persist for more than 3 days or worsen
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Ask a health professional before use
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children
Inactive ingredients
Lactose, sucrose
Questions?
1-800-BOIRON-1 (1-800-264-7661), BoironUSA.com [email protected] Distributed by Boiron, Inc. Newtown Square, PA 19073
Forms and strengths
From the FDA NDC Directory · 10 product codes
| Dosage form | Strength | Route | NDCs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pellet | 1 [hp_M]/[hp_M] | oral | 1 |
| Pellet | 5 [hp_C]/5[hp_C] | oral | 1 |
| Pellet | 6 [hp_C]/6[hp_C] | oral | 1 |
| Pellet | 9 [hp_C]/9[hp_C] | oral | 1 |
| Pellet | 10 [hp_M]/10[hp_M] | oral | 1 |
| Pellet | 12 [hp_C]/12[hp_C] | oral | 1 |
| Pellet | 15 [hp_C]/15[hp_C] | oral | 1 |
| Pellet | 30 [hp_C]/30[hp_C] | oral | 1 |
| Pellet | 30 [hp_X] | oral | 1 |
| Pellet | 200 [kp_C]/200[kp_C] | oral | 1 |
Manufacturers and labels
10 FDA labels
- BoironShown hereLabel 11/09/2023 · NDC 0220-1145Full label
- BoironLabel 11/09/2023 · NDC 0220-1079Full label
- BoironLabel 11/09/2023 · NDC 0220-1092Full label
- BoironLabel 11/09/2023 · NDC 0220-1082Full label
- BoironLabel 11/09/2023 · NDC 0220-1091Full label
- BoironLabel 07/11/2023 · NDC 0220-1111Full label
- BoironLabel 06/26/2023 · NDC 0220-1115Full label
- BoironLabel 06/26/2023 · NDC 0220-1114Full label
- BoironLabel 03/09/2023 · NDC 0220-1088Full label
- BoironLabel 01/20/2023 · NDC 0220-1083Full label
Related recalls
No FDA enforcement reports name Cantharis or its active ingredient.
Cantharis: common questions
- What is Cantharis used for?
- Blisters with burning pain*
- Is Cantharis a prescription drug?
- No. Cantharis is sold over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
- Are there other products with the same active ingredient as Cantharis?
- Yes. Other FDA-listed products with the same active ingredients include BM Cantharis.
- Who makes Cantharis?
- Boiron lists Cantharis with the FDA.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA drug label (SPL) and NDC Directory · Last updated 11/09/2023 · Label text is shown as published by the manufacturer. Not medical advice