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Benzonatate is a brand name for Benzonatate. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: INDICATIONS AND USAGE Benzonatate Capsule is indicated for the symptomatic relief of cough.
Verbatim from this product's FDA label. Tap a section to expand.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Adults and Children over 10 years of age Usual dose is one 100 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. Benzonatate Capsules should be swallowed whole.
Benzonatate Capsules are not to be broken, chewed, dissolved, cut or crushed.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Potential Adverse Reactions to Benzonatate Capsules may include:
Hypersensitivity reactions including 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. Dermatologic: 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.
WARNINGS
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 Capsule in combination with other prescribed drugs.
Accidental Ingestion and Death in Children Keep Benzonatate Capsules out of reach of children. Accidental ingestion of Benzonatate Capsules resulting in death has been reported in children below age 10. Signs and symptoms of overdose have been reported within 15-20 minutes and death has been reported within one hour of ingestion.
If accidental ingestion occurs, seek medical attention immediately (see OVERDOSAGE ).
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to benzonatate or related compounds.
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