Benzonatate

Benzonatate

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Questions & Answers

Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

Hypersensitivity

Severe hypersensitivity reactions (including bronchospasm, laryngospasm and cardiovascular collapse) have been reported which are possibly related to local anesthesia from sucking or chewing the capsule instead of swallowing it. Severe reactions have required intervention with vasopressor agents and supportive measures.

Psychiatric Effects

Isolated instances of bizarre behavior, including mental confusion and visual hallucinations, have also been reported in patients taking benzonatate in combination with other prescribed drugs.

Accidental Ingestion and Death in Children

Keep benzonatate out of reach of children. Accidental ingestion of benzonatate resulting in death has been reported in children below age 10. Signs and symptoms of overdose have been reported within 15 to 20 minutes and death has been reported within one hour of ingestion. If accidental ingestion occurs, seek medical attention immediately (see OVERDOSAGE).

Legal Issues

There is currently no legal information available for this drug.

FDA Safety Alerts

There are currently no FDA safety alerts available for this drug.

Manufacturer Warnings

There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.

FDA Labeling Changes

There are currently no FDA labeling changes available for this drug.

Uses

Benzonatate is indicated for the symptomatic relief of cough.

History

There is currently no drug history available for this drug.

Other Information

Benzonatate, a non-narcotic oral antitussive agent, is 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26-nonaoxaoctacosan-28-yl p-(butylamino) benzoate; with a molecular weight of 603.00 (av).

benzonatate chemical structure

Each capsule, for oral administration, contains benzonatate in the following strengths: 100 mg, 150 mg or 200 mg.

All strengths contain the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, and silicon dioxide. Capsule shells for all strengths are composed of gelatin, titanium dioxide, FD&C Blue #1 and the following: FD&C Yellow #6, FD&C Red #40 (100 mg, 200 mg), D&C Red #28 (150 mg, 200 mg). Imprinting ink is composed of black iron oxide, butly alcohol, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac and strong ammonium solution.

Benzonatate Manufacturers


  • Mikart, Inc.
    Benzonatate Capsule [Mikart, Inc.]
  • Banner Life Sciences Llc.
    Benzonatate Capsule [Banner Life Sciences Llc.]
  • American Health Packaging
    Benzonatate Capsule [American Health Packaging]
  • Liberty Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Benzonatate Capsule [Liberty Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc
    Benzonatate Capsule, Liquid Filled [Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc]
  • Northwind Pharmaceuticals, Llc
    Benzonatate Capsule, Liquid Filled [Northwind Pharmaceuticals, Llc]
  • Northwind Pharmaceuticals, Llc
    Benzonatate Capsule, Liquid Filled [Northwind Pharmaceuticals, Llc]
  • Direct Rx
    Benzonatate Capsule [Direct Rx]
  • Proficient Rx Lp
    Benzonatate Capsule [Proficient Rx Lp]
  • Northwind Pharmaceuticals
    Benzonatate Capsule [Northwind Pharmaceuticals]
  • Northwind Pharmaceuticals, Llc
    Benzonatate Tablet [Northwind Pharmaceuticals, Llc]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Benzonatate Capsule, Liquid Filled [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Ethex Corporation
    Benzonatate Capsule [Ethex Corporation]
  • Stat Rx Usa
    Benzonatate Capsule [Stat Rx Usa]
  • Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
    Benzonatate Capsule [Kaiser Foundation Hospitals]
  • Major Pharmaceuticals Inc
    Benzonatate Capsule [Major Pharmaceuticals Inc]
  • Blenheim Pharmacal, Inc.
    Benzonatate Capsule [Blenheim Pharmacal, Inc.]
  • Zydus Pharmaceuticals (Usa) Inc.
    Benzonatate ( Benzonatate ) Capsule [Zydus Pharmaceuticals (Usa) Inc.]
  • Cadila Healthcare Limited
    Benzonatate ( Benzonatate ) Capsule [Cadila Healthcare Limited]
  • Rebel Distributors Corp
    Benzonatate Capsule [Rebel Distributors Corp]
  • Ncs Healthcare Of Ky, Inc Dba Vangard Labs
    Benzonatate Capsule [Ncs Healthcare Of Ky, Inc Dba Vangard Labs]
  • Redpharm Drug Inc.
    Benzonatate Capsule [Redpharm Drug Inc.]
  • Redpharm Drug Inc.
    Benzonatate Capsule, Liquid Filled [Redpharm Drug Inc.]
  • Golden State Medical Supply, Inc.
    Benzonatate Capsule [Golden State Medical Supply, Inc.]
  • Redpharm Drug Inc.
    Benzonatate Capsule [Redpharm Drug Inc.]
  • St Marys Medical Park Pharmacy
    Benzonatate (Benzonatate) Capsule [St Marys Medical Park Pharmacy]
  • Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Benzonatate (Benzonatate) Capsule [Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Benzonatate (Benzonatate) Capsule [Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • American Health Packaging
    Benzonatate Capsule [American Health Packaging]
  • H.j. Harkins Company, Inc.
    Benzonatate Capsule [H.j. Harkins Company, Inc.]
  • Life Line Home Care Services, Inc.
    Benzonatate Capsule [Life Line Home Care Services, Inc.]
  • Ncs Healthcare Of Ky, Inc Dba Vangard Labs
    Benzonatate Capsule [Ncs Healthcare Of Ky, Inc Dba Vangard Labs]
  • Physicians Total Care, Inc.
    Benzonatate ( Benzonatate ) Capsule [Physicians Total Care, Inc.]
  • Rebel Distributors Corp
    Benzonatate Capsule, Liquid Filled [Rebel Distributors Corp]
  • Cardinal Health
    Benzonatate Capsule [Cardinal Health]
  • Lake Erie Medical & Surgical Supply Dba Quality Care Products Llc
    Benzonatate Capsule [Lake Erie Medical & Surgical Supply Dba Quality Care Products Llc]
  • Ascend Laboratories Llc
    Benzonatate Capsule [Ascend Laboratories Llc]
  • Amneal Pharmaceuticals Of Ny Llc
    Benzonatate Capsule, Liquid Filled [Amneal Pharmaceuticals Of Ny Llc]
  • Unit Dose Services
    Benzonatate Capsule [Unit Dose Services]
  • Unit Dose Services
    Benzonatate Capsule [Unit Dose Services]
  • Bryant Ranch Prepack
    Benzonatate Capsule [Bryant Ranch Prepack]
  • Major Pharmaceuticals
    Benzonatate Capsule, Liquid Filled [Major Pharmaceuticals]
  • Medvantx, Inc.
    Benzonatate Capsule [Medvantx, Inc.]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Benzonatate Capsule [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Benzonatate Capsule [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Benzonatate Capsule [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Benzonatate Capsule [Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Clinical Solutions Wholesale
    Benzonatate Capsule [Clinical Solutions Wholesale]
  • Medvantx, Inc.
    Benzonatate Capsule, Liquid Filled [Medvantx, Inc.]
  • Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc
    Benzonatate Capsule [Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Benzonatate Capsule [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc
    Benzonatate Capsule [Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc]
  • Liberty Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Benzonatate Capsule [Liberty Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Direct Rx
    Benzonatate Capsule [Direct Rx]
  • Readymeds
    Benzonatate Capsule, Liquid Filled [Readymeds]
  • Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd.
    Benzonatate Capsule [Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd.]
  • Proficient Rx Lp
    Benzonatate Capsule, Liquid Filled [Proficient Rx Lp]
  • Barr Laboratories Inc.
    Benzonatate Capsule [Barr Laboratories Inc.]
  • Pliva Inc.
    Benzonatate Capsule [Pliva Inc.]
  • Bryant Ranch Prepack
    Benzonatate Capsule [Bryant Ranch Prepack]
  • Northwind Pharmaceuticals, Llc
    Benzonatate Capsule [Northwind Pharmaceuticals, Llc]
  • Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Benzonatate Capsule [Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Benzonatate Capsule, Liquid Filled [Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Benzonatate Capsule [Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Cardinal Health
    Benzonatate Capsule [Cardinal Health]
  • Proficient Rx Lp
    Benzonatate Capsule [Proficient Rx Lp]
  • Tagi Pharma, Inc.
    Benzonatate Capsule [Tagi Pharma, Inc.]
  • Ncs Healthcare Of Ky, Inc Dba Vangard Labs
    Benzonatate Capsule [Ncs Healthcare Of Ky, Inc Dba Vangard Labs]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Benzonatate Capsule, Liquid Filled [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Directrx
    Benzonatate Capsule, Liquid Filled [Directrx]

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