Benzonatate
FDA Approved: * January 29, 1993Pharm Company: * BANNER PHARMACAPS
Category: Allergies, Cough & Cold
Benzonatate, sold under the brand name Tessalon among others, is a medication used to try to help with the symptoms of cough and hiccups.[1][2] It is taken by mouth.[1] Use is not recommended in those under the age of ten.[3] Effects generally begin within 20 minutes and last up to eight hours.[1][4] Side effects include sleepiness, dizziness, headache, upset stomach, skin rash, hallucinations, and... [wikipedia]
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oval liquid filled ## This is a cough suppressant. Side effects may include: dizziness and drowsiness. You can read more...
3 REPLIESsmall oval clear ## Benzonatate is most commonly used as a cough suppressant. Side effects may include nausea, drowsines...
2 REPLIESI have an ic bladder. Now I have a bad cold. Can I take benzonatate even if I have an ic bladder? ## Hello, Sharon! How ...
1 REPLYIs this small round yellow clear pill an antibiotic? ## Hello, Kimmy! How are you? No, Benzonatate is a cough suppressan...
3 REPLIESCan I take this with a blood thinner ## Hello, Tracey! How are you? Which blood thinner? I need to know the specific one...
2 REPLIESI was just wondering if this is a cough pill and will it help a cough? ## Yes, Benzonatate is used to relieve cough. Ben...
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