Comparing Polytussin DM vs Tessalon Perles
| Polytussin DM (dexchlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine) | Tessalon Perles (benzonatate) |
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| Polytussin DM (dexchlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine) | Tessalon Perles (benzonatate) |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Cough and Nasal Congestion. Polytussin DM may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Cough. Tessalon Perles may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Tessalon Perles (benzonatate) | ||
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Tessalon Perles has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 183 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. | ||
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View all Tessalon Perles side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
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N/A |
Lower cost generic approved | |
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other dexchlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine brands include: WesTussin DM | Other benzonatate brands include: Tessalon | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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24 hours |
N/A |
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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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 571 drugs are known to interact with Polytussin DM:
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Tessalon Perles:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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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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| Disease Interactions | ||
| First Approval Date | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| More Information | ||
| Patient Resources | ||
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| Professional Resources | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
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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