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Benzonatate (Systemic).

USP DI-Volume II, Advice for the Patient: Drug Information in Lay Language

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In the U.S. -- 
     Tessalon 
 
In Canada -- 
     Tessalon 
     Antitussive 
Description 

Benzonatate (ben-ZOE-na-tate ) 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 (pronounced flem) with the cough.

Benzonatate relieves cough by acting directly on the lungs and the breathing passages. It may also act on the cough center in the brain.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

 
Oral 
 
     Capsules (U.S. and Canada) 
Before Using This Medicine 

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For benzonatate, the following should be considered:

 
Allergies -- 
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