Benzonatate(ben zoe’ na tate)
Benzonatate SoftgelsDNC, TessalonDNC, Tessalon PerlesDNC, Zonatuss
PREGNANCY CATEGORY C
Drug class
Antitussive (nonopioid)
Therapeutic Actions
Related to the local anesthetic tetracaine; anesthetizes the stretch receptors in the respiratory passages, lungs, and pleura, hampering their activity and reducing the cough reflex at its source.
Indications
Symptomatic relief of nonproductive cough
Unlabeled use: To reduce cough reflex during procedures (ie, endoscopy)
Contraindications and Cautions
Contraindicated with allergy to benzonatate or related compounds (tetracaine); lactation.
Use cautiously with pregnancy.
Available Forms
CapsulesDNC—100, 150, 200 mg
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