Indications
Benzonatate is used to relieve cough symptoms.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Benzonatate works on the periphery of the respiratory system. It numbs the stretch receptors in the breathing passages, the lungs and the pleura, which dampens their activity and so reduces the cough reflex at its source. It starts to act within 15 to 20 minutes, and the effect lasts for 3 to 8 hours.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
No animal reproduction studies have been done with Benzonatate. So it isn't known whether the medicine can harm an unborn baby when given to a pregnant woman, or whether it can affect the ability to reproduce. A pregnant woman should be given Benzonatate only if it is clearly needed.
It is also unknown whether Benzonatate passes into human breast milk. Many drugs do pass into breast milk, so take caution when giving Benzonatate to a nursing woman.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.