Benzonatate (benzonatate)
Antitussives Oral Capsule
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
Benzonatate is a local anesthetic antitussive agent.
USES: This medication is used to treat coughs caused by the common cold and other breathing problems (such as pneumonia, bronchitis, emphysema, asthma). It works by reducing the reflex in the lungs that causes the urge to cough. Use of this medication is not recommended in children younger than 10 years.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Generic name: benzonatate
Pronunciation: (ben-ZOE-na-tate)
Drug class: Antitussives
Therapeutic class: Respiratory Therapy Agents
Reference product & biosimilars
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Benzonatate:
- Cough
Dosing
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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 | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Benzonatate Perle 100 Mg Cap | Maintenance | Take 1 capsule (100 mg) by oral route 3 times per day as needed for cough. |
| Drug label | Dosing type | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Benzonatate 100 Mg Capsule | Maintenance | Take 1 capsule (100 mg) by oral route 3 times per day as needed for cough. |
Drug interactions
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There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.
There are no severe interactions for this drug.
There are no moderate interactions for this drug.
Contraindications
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There are no contraindication contraindications for this drug.
There are no severe contraindications for this drug.
- No disease contraindications
Adverse reactions
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Rare or Very Rare
- Acute cognitive impairment
- Bronchospastic pulmonary disease
- Hallucinations
- Laryngismus
Less Frequent
- Constipation
Rare or Very Rare
- Chest discomfort
- Dizziness
- Drowsy
- Headache disorder
- Nasal congestion
- Nausea
- Pruritus of skin
- Sedation
- Skin rash
Precautions
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ICD codes
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cough | ||
| R05 | ICD10CM | Cough |
| R05.1 | ICD10CM | Acute cough |
| R05.2 | ICD10CM | Subacute cough |
| R05.3 | ICD10CM | Chronic cough |
| R05.9 | ICD10CM | Cough, unspecified |
ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).
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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
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