Comparing Benzonatate vs Tussionex Pennkinetic
Benzonatate | Tussionex Pennkinetic |
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Benzonatate | Tussionex Pennkinetic (chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone) |
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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, Cold Symptoms. Tussionex Pennkinetic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Benzonatate | More about Tussionex Pennkinetic (chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Benzonatate has an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from a total of 776 ratings on Drugs.com. 30% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 62% reported a negative effect. |
Tussionex Pennkinetic has an average rating of 9.2 out of 10 from a total of 104 ratings on Drugs.com. 91% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 3% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: benzonatate side effects in more detail. |
See also: Tussionex Pennkinetic 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 chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone brands include: Hydrocodone GF, HyTan, TussiCaps | ||||||||
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 |
30 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
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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 635 drugs are known to interact with Tussionex Pennkinetic:
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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. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
February 10, 1958 |
December 31, 1987 |
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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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