Tessalon Perles, Zonatuss Medication Summary
No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication?
This medication is described in FDA/DailyMed prescribing information. No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication used for?
Benzonatate capsules is indicated for the symptomatic relief of cough.
What should I know before taking it?
Hypersensitivity to benzonatate or related compounds.
What important warnings are listed?
Hypersensitivity Severe hypersensitivity reactions (including bronchospasm, laryngospasm and cardiovascular collapse) have been reported which are possibly related to local anesthesia from sucking or chewing the capsule instead of swallowing it. Severe reactions have required intervention with vasopressor agents and supportive measures. Psychiatric Effects Isolated instances of bizarre behavior, including mental confusion and visual hallucinations, have also been reported in patients taking benzonatate capsules in combination with other prescribed drugs. Accidental Ingestion and Death in Children Keep benzonatate capsules out of reach of children. Accidental ingestion of benzonatate.
How is this medication usually taken?
Adults and Children over 10 years of age: Usual dose is one 100 mg, 150 mg or 200 mg capsule three times a day as needed for cough. If necessary to control cough, up to 600 mg daily in three divided doses may be given. B enzonatate capsules should be swallowed whole.Benzonatate capsules are not to be broken, chewed, dissolved, cut or crushed.
What side effects are listed?
Potential Adverse Reactions to benzonatate capsules may include: Hypersensitivity reactionsincluding bronchospasm, laryngospasm, cardiovascular collapse possibly related to local anesthesia from chewing or sucking the capsule. CNS:sedation; headache; dizziness; mental confusion; visual hallucinations. GI:constipation; nausea; GI upset. Der m atologic:pruritus; skin eruptions. Other:nasal congestion; sensation of burning in the eyes; vague “chilly” sensation; numbness of the chest; hypersensitivity. Deliberate or accidental overdose has resulted in death, particularly in children.
What interactions are listed?
The FDA/DailyMed label should be reviewed for complete details.
Where can I find the official prescribing information?
Review the full prescribing information on DailyMed: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=df48d617-a3c2-4776-937d-ccfca651d4fc
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