Benzonatate - Benzonatate capsule
(Benzonatate)Benzonatate - Benzonatate capsule Prescribing Information
Benzonatate Capsule is indicated for the symptomatic relief of cough.
Adults and Children over 10 years of age: Usual dose is one 100 mg or 200 mg capsule three times a day as needed for cough. If necessary to control cough, up to 600 mg daily in three divided doses may be given.
Hypersensitivity to benzonatate or related compounds.
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 603.7.
Each Benzonatate Capsules USP contains: Benzonatate, USP 100 mg or 200 mg.
Benzonatate Capsules USP also contain: D&C Yellow 10, gelatin, glycerin, methylparaben, propylparaben and titanium dioxide.
Benzonatate Capsule acts peripherally by anesthetizing the stretch receptors located in the respiratory passages, lungs, and pleura by dampening their activity and thereby reducing the cough reflex at its source. It begins to act within 15 to 20 minutes and its effect lasts for 3 to 8 hours. Benzonatate Capsule has no inhibitory effect on the respiratory center in recommended dosage.