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Tussilon is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Adults and Children (10 years and older): Benzonatate 100 mg capsule three times a day. If necessary to control cough, up to 600 mg daily in three divided doses may be given. Benzonatate should be swallowed whole. Benzonatate should not to be broken, chewed, dissolved, cut or crushed.
Side Effects
Hypersensitivity reactions: Bronchospasm, laryngospasm. Central Nervous System: Sedation, headache, dizziness. Gastrointestinal: Constipation, nausea. Dermatologic: Pruritus, skin eruptions. Other: Nasal congestion, burning sensation in the eyes.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Psychiatric effects: Isolated instances of bizarre behavior, including mental confusion and visual hallucinations, have also been reported in patients taking Tussilon in combination with other prescribed drugs.Accidental ingestion and death in children: Keep Tussilon out of reach of children. Accidental ingestion of Tussilon resulting in death has been reported in children below age 10.Tussilon is chemically related to anesthetic agents of the para-amino-benzoic acid class (e.g., procaine; tetracaine) and has been associated with adverse CNS effects.
Contraindications
Benzonatate is contra-indicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.