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What is Benzonatate?

Benzonatate is a widely used drug among patients suffering from a cough caused by either cold or bronchitis. It is considered a non-narcotic medicine used for cough relief. The medicine is used to numb the lungs and throat which becomes excessively active during cough. The purpose of the medicine is to make the reflex of the cough inactive or less active so that the patient gets some relief. 

What is the Dosage of Benzonatate?

Benzonatate is available in 100mg tablet forms in 90, 120, and 180 tabs packs. 

The usual adult dosages for Benzonatate are 100mg -200mg every day, divided 3 times, as required for cough. The amount helps in the systematic relief of cough. The same dosage is continued for children till 10 years. However, it is better to consult the doctor in case children are suffering from cough. 


How Should  Benzonatate Be Taken?

Benzonatate needs to be swallowed whole, not crushed or chewed in any way. Taking the medicine by crushing or chewing can lead to some dangerous side effects. For each dose, remember to take plenty of water. In case you accidentally chew or crush the medicine, you may feel a numbing or tingling feeling in your mouth and throat. Refrain yourself from drinking or eating anything until the time the sensation goes away completely.

Before Taking  Benzonatate 

One needs to take some precautions before starting to take the medicine.

  • You need to consider talking to your healthcare provider about any other health condition you are suffering from or taking medicine for or not. 
  • You have to do the same if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because you may not be allowed to take the medicine under such health conditions.
  • The medicine can prove to be quite fatal for children under 10 years. So, never try to use it for children below that age limit.
  • Benzonatate can leave an impact on your alertness and focus for some time. So, don’t involve yourself in any kind of activities that require 100% attention like driving or working with heavy machinery.
  • It is important to talk to your doctor before adjusting the dosage of the medicine as only they can assess your health condition at that time and advise accordingly.
  • In case you don’t recover from persistent coughing even after 7 days, you need to get yourself checked with a healthcare provider. 


Talk to your healthcare provider before taking Benzonatate if you are undergoing certain health conditions such as -

  • Pregnancy
  • Breastfeeding
  • Asthma
  • Allergy

Can Benzonatate Interact with Other Drugs?


Benzonatate should not be combined with some other medicines and drugs to make sure that it can work properly to your needs and also you stay out of certain side effects.

The medications and substances you must avoid are -

  • Cold and cough medications
  • Anti-seizure drugs
  • Narcotics
  • Muscle-relaxants
  • Sleeping Pills
  • Anxiety medicines
  • Antihistamines
  • Alcohol
  • Psychiatric medicines

Storage

A standard room temperature that is between 20C to 25C is perfect for storing Benzonatate. During transportation, it can sustain up to 15C to 30C, but not more or less than that. And, the temperature difference is okay for a short period. Keep it in a dry, cool place, preferably in an airtight box, keeping it away from direct light exposure.

Overdose

In the case of Benzonatate overdose, it is important to go for emergency services as fast as you can. Especially, if it has happened with children, you must not waste a single minute. Some of the Benzonatate overdose symptoms include - seizures, weak pulse, irregular heart rate, tremors, excessive restlessness, fainting, and slow breathing.

Missed Dose

If it happens that you have missed a dose, you can simply skip it and get ready for the next dose. Taking two doses back to back can lead to some unexpected problems. So, you should always try to maintain the time gap between two dosages.

What are the Side Effects of Benzonatate have?


There are some common as well as rare side effects of Benzonatate that one needs to learn about before starting to take the medicine. However, if it is something like an allergy breakout and you develop symptoms like hives, face swelling, breathing difficulty, or any abnormality in your tongue, throat, or lips, consider those as severe side effects and call the emergency services.


Common Side Effects


  • Constipation
  • Nausea
  • Stomach Upset
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Itching
  • Rash
  • Stuffy Nose

Serious Side Effects

  • Severe Dizziness
  • Chest numbness
  • Hallucinations
  • Choking feeling
  • Chills
  • Eyes burning
  • Tingling effect in your throat, mouth, and face 
  • Drowsiness



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Frequently Asked Question

Benzonatate is a cough suppressant that calms down your cough reflex. The medicine is effective on cough reflex that occurs due to bronchitis, common cold, or flu. It numbs certain areas of air passage and lungs and thus automatically reduces the cough reflex, which is the urge to cough.

Some common side effects of Benzonatate include dizziness, drowsiness, headache, constipation or stomach upset, stuffy nose, and itchy skin.

Benzonatate can cause some allergic reactions that can turn into something serious as well. If you experience any symptoms like breathing issues, highly elevated heart rate, swollen lymph nodes, skin rash, or hives within 15-20 minutes of Benzonatate intake, consider it an allergic reaction.

No. Benzonatate is effective on cough caused by the common cold or influenza. If you have developed a chronic cough due to asthma, smoking, or emphysema when the lungs are full of mucus, the medicine will not work.

One of the common side effects of Benzonatate is drowsiness. So, you can say that the medicine will probably lead you to feeling sleepy.

There is no concrete evidence of this. However, it is recommended to avoid taking Benzonatate when you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or in the process of being pregnant.

Benzonatate is a non-narcotic drug. Therefore, the mechanism of action of this drug is different from that of how codeine-based narcotic cough syrup works.