Benzonatate Benefits & Uses

Benzonatate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Cough

Benzonatate Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Cough Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Cough Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Cough Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Benzonatate Related Warnings

Is the use of Benzonatate safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Benzonatate in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Benzonatate safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Benzonatate in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Benzonatate is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Benzonatate on the Kidneys?

Benzonatate may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Benzonatate on the Liver?

Benzonatate may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Benzonatate on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Benzonatate. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Benzonatate with Other Drugs

Benzonatate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Tizanidine

Benzonatate Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Benzonatate unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Depression
Parkinson's Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Benzonatate

Is this Benzonatate habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Benzonatate is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Benzonatate will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Benzonatate should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Benzonatate cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Benzonatate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Benzonatate

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Benzonatate together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Benzonatate

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Benzonatate and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown