Comparing Benzonatate vs Tessalon Perles
Benzonatate | Tessalon Perles (benzonatate) |
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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 4.1 out of 10 from a total of 789 ratings on Drugs.com. 31% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 61% reported a negative effect. |
Tessalon Perles has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 184 ratings on Drugs.com. 43% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 48% 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. | |||||||||
View all Benzonatate side effects |
View all Tessalon Perles side effects |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
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Dosage Forms | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Tessalon, Tessalon Perles | Other benzonatate brands include: Tessalon | ||||||||
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
N/A |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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 classifications | |||||||||
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More Information | |||||||||
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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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