Comparing Benzonatate vs Codeine / Guaifenesin
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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. Codeine / guaifenesin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Benzonatate | More about Codeine / guaifenesin | ||||||||||||||||
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Benzonatate has an average rating of 4.1 out of 10 from a total of 785 ratings on Drugs.com. 31% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 61% reported a negative effect. |
Codeine / guaifenesin has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 87 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 41% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Tessalon, Tessalon Perles | Allfen CD, Allfen CDX, Bitex Liquid, Brontex, Cheracol with Codeine, Cheratussin AC, Codafen, Codar GF, Dex-Tuss, Diabetic Tussin C, Duraganidin NR, ExeClear-C, Gani-Tuss NR, Glydeine, Guai-Co, Guaiatussin AC, Guaifen AC, Guaifen-C, Guaifenesin AC, Guaitussin AC, Guiatuss AC, Guiatussin with Codeine, M-Clear WC, Mar-cof CG, Mytussin AC, Pro-Clear, Robafen AC, Virtussin A/C View more | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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3.5 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Multiple
The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication. |
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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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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Benzonatate:
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A total of 524 drugs are known to interact with Codeine / guaifenesin:
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
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February 10, 1958 |
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1 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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