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Drug overview for BENZONATATE (benzonatate):
Generic name: BENZONATATE (ben-ZOE-na-tate)
Drug class: Antitussives
Therapeutic class: Respiratory Therapy Agents
Benzonatate is a local anesthetic antitussive agent.
No enhanced Uses information available for this drug.
Generic name: BENZONATATE (ben-ZOE-na-tate)
Drug class: Antitussives
Therapeutic class: Respiratory Therapy Agents
Benzonatate is a local anesthetic antitussive agent.
No enhanced Uses information available for this drug.
DRUG IMAGES
BENZONATATE 200 MG CAPSULE
BENZONATATE 100 MG CAPSULE
The following indications for BENZONATATE (benzonatate) have been approved by the FDA:
Indications:
Cough
Professional Synonyms:
None.
Indications:
Cough
Professional Synonyms:
None.
The following dosing information is available for BENZONATATE (benzonatate):
No enhanced Dosing information available for this drug.
Benzonatate is administered orally. Benzonatate liquid-filled capsules should be swallowed whole without chewing or dissolving in the mouth, since temporary local anesthesia of the oral mucosa, choking, or severe hypersensitivity reactions could occur; oropharyngeal anesthesia develops rapidly with such improper administration. However, such local administration has been employed to facilitate conscious intubation+. (See Uses.)
| DRUG LABEL | DOSING TYPE | DOSING INSTRUCTIONS |
|---|---|---|
| BENZONATATE 100 MG CAPSULE | Maintenance | Adults take 1 capsule (100 mg) by oral route 3 times per day as needed for cough |
| BENZONATATE 200 MG CAPSULE | Maintenance | Adults take 1 capsule (200 mg) by oral route 3 times per day as needed for cough |
| DRUG LABEL | DOSING TYPE | DOSING INSTRUCTIONS |
|---|---|---|
| BENZONATATE 100 MG CAPSULE | Maintenance | Adults take 1 capsule (100 mg) by oral route 3 times per day as needed for cough |
| BENZONATATE 200 MG CAPSULE | Maintenance | Adults take 1 capsule (200 mg) by oral route 3 times per day as needed for cough |
| BENZONATATE PERLE 100 MG CAP | Maintenance | Adults take 1 capsule (100 mg) by oral route 3 times per day as needed for cough |
The following drug interaction information is available for BENZONATATE (benzonatate):
There are 0 contraindications.
There are 0 severe interactions.
There are 0 moderate interactions.
The following contraindication information is available for BENZONATATE (benzonatate):
Drug contraindication overview.
No enhanced Contraindications information available for this drug.
No enhanced Contraindications information available for this drug.
There are 0 contraindications.
There are 0 severe contraindications.
There are 1 moderate contraindications.
Clinically significant contraindication, where the condition can be managed or treated before the drug may be given safely.
| Moderate List |
|---|
| No disease contraindications |
The following adverse reaction information is available for BENZONATATE (benzonatate):
Adverse reaction overview.
No enhanced Common Adverse Effects information available for this drug.
No enhanced Common Adverse Effects information available for this drug.
There are 4 severe adverse reactions.
| More Frequent | Less Frequent |
|---|---|
| None. | None. |
| Rare/Very Rare |
|---|
|
Acute cognitive impairment Bronchospastic pulmonary disease Hallucinations Laryngismus |
There are 10 less severe adverse reactions.
| More Frequent | Less Frequent |
|---|---|
| None. |
Constipation |
| Rare/Very Rare |
|---|
|
Chest discomfort Dizziness Drowsy Headache disorder Nasal congestion Nausea Pruritus of skin Sedation Skin rash |
The following precautions are available for BENZONATATE (benzonatate):
No enhanced Pediatric Use information available for this drug.
Contraindicated
Severe Precaution
Management or Monitoring Precaution
Contraindicated
| None |
Severe Precaution
| None |
Management or Monitoring Precaution
| None |
No enhanced Pregnancy information available for this drug.
No enhanced Lactation information available for this drug.
No enhanced Geriatric Use information available for this drug.
The following prioritized warning is available for BENZONATATE (benzonatate):
No warning message for this drug.
No warning message for this drug.
The following icd codes are available for BENZONATATE (benzonatate)'s list of indications:
| Cough | |
| R05 | Cough |
| R05.1 | Acute cough |
| R05.2 | Subacute cough |
| R05.3 | Chronic cough |
| R05.9 | Cough, unspecified |
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