Benzonatate- non-narcotic oral cough suppressant

Benzonatate is used to relieve coughs due to colds or influenza (flu). It is not to be used for chronic cough that occurs with smoking

Benzonatate- non-narcotic oral cough suppressant

Benzonatate; Tessalon; Benzononatine; Benzononantin; Exangit

Benz

2,5,8,11,14,17,20,23,26-nonaoxaoctacosan-28-yl 4-(butylamino)benzoate

The drug acts peripherally by anesthetizing the stretch receptors located in the lungs, respiratory passages, and pleura through the dampening of their activity, which reduces the cough reflex.

The usual dose is 100 mg thrice a day, the maximum dose is 600 mg if needed.

Used for the relief of cough

Sedation, mental confusion, itching, nausea, eye irritation and numbness.

Benzonatate can interact with narcotics, sedating anti-histamines, sedatives, anxiolytics, muscle relaxants, anti-epileptic drugs. These drugs may increase the drowsy effects of Benzonatate.

Benzonatate is contraindicated in patients with Benzonatate or procaine or tetracaine allergy.

Store at 20-25°C.

Molecular weight

603.7419

Molecular formula

C30H53NO11

CAS number

104-31-4

Precautions

• Do not drive a car or other unsafe tasks while taking this type of medication because it causes drowsiness or a blurred vision.
• It should not be use in children younger than 10 years old.