Comparing Tessalon Perles vs Tussionex Pennkinetic
| Tessalon Perles (benzonatate) | Tussionex Pennkinetic (chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone) |
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| Tessalon Perles (benzonatate) | Tussionex Pennkinetic (chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Cough. Tessalon Perles may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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 Tessalon Perles (benzonatate) | More about Tussionex Pennkinetic (chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone) | |
| 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. |
Tussionex Pennkinetic has an average rating of 9.2 out of 10 from a total of 103 ratings on Drugs.com. 90% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 3% 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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| Generic Availability | ||
| Lower cost generic approved | Lower cost generic approved | |
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other benzonatate brands include: Tessalon | Other chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone brands include: Hydrocodone GF, HyTan, TussiCaps | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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N/A |
30 hours |
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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. |
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 | ||
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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 | ||
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Tessalon Perles:
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A total of 658 drugs are known to interact with Tussionex Pennkinetic:
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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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| First Approval Date | ||
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December 31, 1987 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
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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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