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Brand Names: Tessalon, Tessalon PerlesGeneric Name: benzonatate (oral) (Pronunciation: ben ZOE na tate)
What is benzonatate (Tessalon, Tessalon Perles)?Benzonatate is a non-narcotic cough medicine. It works by numbing the throat and lungs, making the cough reflex less active. Benzonatate is used to relieve coughing. Benzonatate may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. Benzonatate 100 mg-MUT round, yellow, imprinted with IL Benzonatate 100 mg-SID spherical, gold, imprinted with 4600, LOGO P Benzonatate 200 mg-INW clear/yellow, imprinted with 3678 Tessalon 100 mg spherical, gold, imprinted with T Tessalon 200 mg oval, yellow, imprinted with 0698 What are the possible side effects of benzonatate (Tessalon, Tessalon Perles)?Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop taking benzonatate and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
Some of these side effects may result from chewing or sucking on a benzonatate capsule. Less serious side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. What is the most important information I should know about benzonatate (Tessalon, Tessalon Perles)?You should not use this medication if you are allergic to benzonatate or topical numbing medicines such as tetracaine or procaine (found in some insect bite and sunburn creams). Never suck or chew on a benzonatate capsule. Swallow the pill whole. Sucking or chewing the capsule may cause your mouth and throat to feel numb or cause other serious side effects. Serious side effects of benzonatate include choking feeling, chest pain or numbness, feeling like you might pass out, confusion, or hallucinations. Some of these side effects may result from chewing or sucking on a benzonatate capsule. Do not give this medication to a child younger than 10 years old without the advice of a doctor. (Page 1 of 3) |
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