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Comparing Benzonatate vs Tessalon Perles

Benzonatate

Tessalon Perles

benzonatate

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.... more

Prescribed for Cough. Tessalon Perles may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
4.9
370 Reviews

For Cough They didn't work well for me. I took only at night and still coughing .I would rather do regular over the counter cough meds .

4
CC

For Cough I have been talking this medication for 25 days and I still have no relief from coughing.

4
yankeedodah
6.6
78 Reviews

For Cough The first time the pearles were prescribed, I thought they were a miracle drug. Suppressed my cough, and no side effects. Every spring and fall, I get a chest cold. So, I got a prescription 3 days ago. My cough is just as bad as it was 4 days ago AND I am in constant gastric distress. I'm disappointed that they didn't work this time, and the upset tummy and dizziness have turned me off. I'm going back to Mucinex and Robitussin.

6
Pooped

For Cough Had a horrific cough and very bad sinus infection on day 2 I went to the ER due to problems breathing , Dr prescribed Tessalon & Antibiotic . I have been taking the Tessalon 100 mg for 3 xs a day and it has stopped the cough some , but still very congestited and feeling very little relief on that part.

6
Babybird01

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full benzonatate side effects document.

See the full Tessalon Perles side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 4 capsule
Dosage 100 mg
Per Unit* $2.29
Cost* $9.15
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Quantity 100 capsule
Dosage 100 mg
Per Unit* $2.11
Cost* $211.29
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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral capsule

Brand Names
Tessalon, Tessalon Perles, and Zonatuss Other benzonatate brands include: Tessalon, and Zonatuss

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

N/A

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

N/A

FDA Alerts (1)

Drug Interactions

A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with benzonatate:

  • 0 major drug interactions (0 brand and generic names)
  • 1 moderate drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)
  • 0 minor drug interactions (0 brand and generic names)

A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Tessalon Perles:

  • 0 major drug interactions (0 brand and generic names)
  • 1 moderate drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)
  • 0 minor drug interactions (0 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

February 10, 1958

N/A

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

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Consumer Resources

Professional Resources

N/A

Related Treatment Guide

** 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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