Benzonatate information from DrugsUpdate
Benzonatate is an oral, non-narcotic, cough-suppressant drug formulation. Benzonatate relieves cough by peripherally anaesthetizing the cough reflex nerves that are present in the respiratory tract, pleura and lungs. The pharmacological action of Benzonatate begins within 15-20 minutes of administration that lasts up to 3 – 8 hours. Benzonatate has no effect on the respiratory centre.
Pharmacodynamics
No information available
Pharmacokinetics
No information available
Benzonatate Indications / Benzonatate Uses
No information available
Benzonatate Adverse Reactions / Benzonatate Side Effects
Benzonatate can cause hallucinations, confusion, choking, chest pain, dizziness, drowsiness, numbness, headache, nausea or vomiting with constipation.
Precautions
Benzonatate is contraindicated in patients with Benzonatate or procaine or tetracaine allergy.
Special Precautions
No information available
Other Drug Interactions
Benzonatate can interact with narcotics, sedating anti-histamines, sedatives, anxiolytics, muscle relaxants, anti-epileptic drugs. These drugs may increase the drowsy effects of Benzonatate.
Other Interactions
No information available
Dosage
Cough (Adults):
Oral dose of 100 mg, thrice daily. A maximum daily dose should not be exceeded more than 600 mg/day.
Oral dose of 150 mg, thrice daily. A maximum daily dose should not be exceeded more than 600 mg/day.
Cough (Pediatric):
10 years and above:
Oral dose of 100 mg, thrice daily. A maximum daily dose should not be exceeded more than 600 mg/day.
Oral dose of 150 mg, thrice daily. A maximum daily dose should not be exceeded more than 600 mg/day.
Food(before/after)
May be taken with or without food
List of Contraindications
Benzonatate and Pregnancy
USFDA pregnancy category C. May be or may not be harmful to an unborn baby. Consult your doctor if you are in gestation or planning to have a baby during Benzonatate treatment.
Benzonatate and Lactation
Nursing mothers should consult the healthcare provider before Benzonatate treatment.
Benzonatate and Children
Benzonatate is contraindicated in children less than 10 years old without a paediatrician’s advice. Overdose of Benzonatate may cause fatal reactions in such age group.
Benzonatate and Geriatic
No specific information
Benzonatate and Other Contraindications
No specific information
Storage
Store at 20-25°C.
Lab interference
Store at 20-25°C.
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