Comparing Benzonatate vs Tessalon Perles
Benzonatate | Tessalon Perles |
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Benzonatate | Tessalon Perles (benzonatate) |
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Prescription only
Benzonatate relieves a dry cough; however, the capsules must be swallowed whole because the risk of a fatal overdosage is increased if the capsules are opened in any way. Prescribed for Cough... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Cough. Tessalon Perles may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Benzonatate has an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from a total of 770 ratings on Drugs.com. 31% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 62% reported a negative effect. |
Tessalon Perles has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 177 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 48% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: benzonatate side effects in more detail. |
See also: Tessalon Perles side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Tessalon, Tessalon Perles | Other benzonatate brands include: Tessalon | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
N/A |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with benzonatate:
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Tessalon Perles:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
February 10, 1958 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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