What is Tessalon Perles used for?
This medication is used to treat coughs caused by the common cold and other breathing problems (such as pneumonia, bronchitis, emphysema, asthma). It works by reducing the reflex in the lungs that causes the urge to cough.
What is the drug Benzonatate used for?
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, asthma, or emphysema or when there is an unusually large amount of mucus or phlegm with the cough.
Who should not take Tessalon Perles?
You should not use Tessalon Perles if you are allergic to Tessalon Perles or topical numbing medicines such as tetracaine or procaine (found in some insect bite and sunburn creams). Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Tessalon Perles is not approved for use by anyone younger than 10 years old.
Can I take Tessalon Perles every 4 hours?
Dose of 100 mg PO may be given up to every 4 hours; do not exceed 600 mg/day PO.
How long does it take Tessalon Perles to start working?
It has an anesthetic (numbing) action similar to that of benzocaine and numbs the stretch sensors in the lungs. It is the stretching of these sensors with breathing that causes the cough. Benzonatate begins to work within 15 to 20 minutes, and its effects last for approximately 3 to 8 hours.
Can a 12 year old take Tessalon Perles?
The FDA is warning that Tessalon (benzonatate) liquid capsules can have serious and sometimes fatal consequences for children under 10 years of age who ingest them accidentally. The medication should be kept in child-proof containers and out of the reach of children.
What is Tessalon perles (Benzonatate)?
Tessalon Perles ( benzonatate) is a nonnarcotic antitussive (anti- cough) medication used to suppress coughs. It has an anesthetic (numbing) action similar to that of benzocaine and numbs the stretch sensors in the lungs. It is the stretching of these sensors with breathing that causes the cough .
Tessalon Perles is a non-narcotic cough medicine that numbs the throat and lungs, making the cough reflex less active. Tessalon Perles may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the generic name for Tessalon perles?
Tessalon Perles Generic name: benzonatate (ben ZOE na tate) Brand name: Tessalon Perles
Are there any drug interactions with Tessalon perles?
There are no known drug interactions with Tessalon Perles. There is very little information about the effects of Tessalon Perles on a fetus. Physicians may use it during pregnancy if its benefits are deemed to outweigh its potential but unknown risks. It is unknown Tessalon Perles is secreted into breast milk.