Benzonatate

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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...

small oval clear ## Benzonatate is most commonly used as a cough suppressant. Side effects may include nausea, drowsiness and dizziness. You can learn more Benzonatate details here. Are there any questions or comments? Is there anything I can help with? ## Been taking this 2-3 x daily for almost 3 months with horrible side effects. Can anyone tell me how long before these wear off after discontinuing use?

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Can I take NY quil when taking benzonatate 100 MG tid? ## @Nellie, According to The University of Maryland's drug interaction checker there aren't any discrepancies listed between Nyquil and Benzonatate. Based on that, I'd suspect that it should be fine to take the two together; especially since Benzonatate is non-narcotic. Your thread title also asks "what is benzonatate" - Benzonatate is described as an oral cough suppressant that's not prone to abuse. It's effects reportedly last anywhere from 6 to 8 hours. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Benzonatate Details Hope this helps!

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Can I take this with a blood thinner ## Hello, Tracey! How are you? Which blood thinner? I need to know the specific one, in order to check for any problems or possible interactions for you. Can you please post back and specify? Thank you! Benzonatate is a non-narcotic cough suppressant and the FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, headache and nasal congestion. ## with xarelto? can it be taken with blood thinner?

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oval liquid filled ## This is a cough suppressant. Side effects may include: dizziness and drowsiness. You can read more about it here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## WILL IT HELP A TOOTHACHE ## I cracked open a gel tab, put some on a qtip n rubbed the qtip on my tooth - kinda like strong oracle but doesn't help with deep pain inside the tooth/jaw :(

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I have an ic bladder. Now I have a bad cold. Can I take benzonatate even if I have an ic bladder? ## Hello, Sharon! How are you? Has it been prescribed for you by your doctor? I didn't find anything listed by the FDA saying that it's contraindicated with such a condition, but it's always best to double check to be sure. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, and headache.

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Is this small round yellow clear pill an antibiotic? ## Hello, Kimmy! How are you? No, Benzonatate is a cough suppressant. Side effects may include drowsiness, dysphasia and dizziness. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Is benzonatate an antibiotics for cold? My body feel sick inside and I have a cold. My mucus is green. ## If your mucus is green, see a doctor. Green is worse than yellow.

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I was just wondering if this is a cough pill and will it help a cough? ## Yes, Benzonatate is used to relieve cough. Benzonatate is in a class of medications called antitussives (cough suppressants). It works by reducing the cough reflex in the lungs and air passages. It is taken by mouth. Use is not recommended in those under the age of ten. Effects generally begin within 20 minutes and last up to eight hours. Side effects include sleepiness, dizziness, headache, upset stomach, skin rash, hallucinations, and allergic reactions. Ref: Medline Plus

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Why would I be prescribed Lorazepam with Tessalon perels and Amoxicillin for acute bronchitis and an upper respiratory infection? ## Hello, Curtis! How are you? The pearls are used to suppress cough and the Amoxicillin is an antibiotic. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. I am not sure, however, on the Lorazepam. Did you doctor explain?

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Does anyone know what Zora Benzonatate is. Its a round clear yellow pill. ## Bezonatate is actually a mild, local anesthetic and in this manner it is used to treat or prevent severe coughing. Common side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, tongue numbness and a choking sensation. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments? ## My bladder hurts when I go to the bathroom dose this medication have any thing to do with it .benzonatete 100 thanks

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Tessalon Perles Benzonatate

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...

yellow gelcap with imprint 3678 ## Tessalon contains 200mgs of Benzonatate, this is used to help prevent severe coughing. ## Terrible sceatchy throat. Cough til ribs hurt, head aches and short of breath. Was told to try tuss pearl to stop scratchy throat. Sounds good. Cost? I have Secure Horizons HMO. ## These are excellent. I have used them from time to time for bad coughs from allergies or colds, and they work. They quiet the cough with NO side effect, and work almost immediately.

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Can I take night time cold and flu medicine with zolpidem and benzonatate ## Hello, Patricia! How are you? What medication do you wish to take? I'm sorry, but I am unable to answer your question, without more precise details. Can you please post back and clarify? Thank you! Generally, since the Zolpidem is used to treat insomnia, you most likely shouldn't mix it with any other medication that is used similarly, so it depends what ingredients are in it. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Zolpidem as possibly including nausea, dizziness, next day hangover-like effects and hallucinations.

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small round yellow liquid filled pill w/ PA 46 on it ## The pill you are describing is Benzonatate ## Roy is correct, Teva Pharmaceuticals lists it as containing 100mgs of it. We actually have a bottle sitting around here, somewhere, from the last time my husband had bronchitis, and started developing pneumonia. It is used to suppress cough. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, numb mouth, and numb throat. Is there anything else I can help with?

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It looks like a vitamin E pill but smaller ## I believe this was most likely Benzonatate, which is a prescription cough suppressant. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness and dysphagia. Learn more Benzonatate details here. Are there any comments or concerns?

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for ear and throat congestion ## They are actually called Tessalon Perles and they contain the active ingredient Benzonatate. THEY DO NOT TREAT CONGESTION! This is a type of topical anisthetic that helps prevent cough . ## ## You're correct. IT WORKS, TOO! One of my Allergist friends who literally grew up in a drugstore (his Dad owned the neighborhood pharmacy "back in the day"swears by them and, like me, he is not afraid to write for Controlled Substances when necessary. This doc is the only physician (other than my dermatologist) I know who orders "extemporaneous" prescriptions. (About 15 years ago, I had a bad case of Asthmatic Bronchitis; in addition to the antibiotic — which I chose because I take Coumadin and know more than he does about inte...

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What I this medication used for? ## i need to know what this is used for ## Tessalon contains the active ingredient Benzonatate, and it is used to help treat severe coughing. The FDA warns that its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, mouth numbness, and throat numbness. Why was it prescribed? My husband has the remains of a bottle here from when he had a bad bout of bronchitis a few months ago, he also had started developing pneumonia.

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Hi I'm Patricia my doctor put me on zolpidem to help me sleep they work great. I went back and she put me on benzonatate for a cough OK my question is I think I'm trying to catch a cold, is it safe to take night time cold and flu med. With the other meds I'm taking? ## Hello, Patricia! How are you? It depends which medication you want to take, not all of them contain the same ingredients. For instance, many of them use Diphenhydramine in the night time ones, which could be too sedating if taken with the other medications. Can you please post back and clarify? The FDA lists the typical side effects of Zolpidem as possibly including nausea, dizziness, hallucinations, sleep actions and next day hangover-like effects. Benzonatate may cause side effects, such as constipation, diz...

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used for bronchitis cough need the name ## It's a clear pill that stops the coughing. ## Tessalon Perles (Benzonatate) ## Thank you this was helpful ## It is likely that krasch's post is correct. Benzonatate basically acts like a local anesthetic to suppress coughing and has been shown to be very effective, while not having the same risk of abuse that narcotics have when used to treat cough. Are there any other questions or comments? You can learn more Benzonatate details here. ## Tesslon pearls Is the medication .

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i found along oblong shaped pill with a2 stamped on it ## Located a match for a yellow, oblong pill with A2 on it, it's Benzonatate 200 mg. Benzonatate is a non-narcotic oral antitussive (cough suppressant) with effects that last from 6 to 8 hours. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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