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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
355 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
6.7
77 Reviews

For Cough Started taking this after 3 weeks of coughing so intense that I would gag and gasp and have to run to the restroom to pee. Horrible. This was the only thing that lessened the coughing, but my doctor insisted I take it with a decongestant. I still cough, but it has been fewer and less intense.

7
Engteacher

For Cough Made the cough completely vanish, but had a pretty bad headache couples with constant drowsiness and light dizziness. Definitely worth it, but awful when i have to get a lot done at night (which i often do). Overall: They get the job done, but it ultimately you must weigh the cough vs the side effects.

8
LeFowler

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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

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
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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