Comparing Tessalon Perles vs Vicks NyQuil Cold & Flu Nighttime Relief
| Tessalon Perles (benzonatate) | Vicks NyQuil Cold & Flu Nighttime Relief (acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine) |
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| Tessalon Perles (benzonatate) | Vicks NyQuil Cold & Flu Nighttime Relief (acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Cough. Tessalon Perles may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Cold Symptoms, Cough. Vicks NyQuil Cold & Flu Nighttime Relief may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Tessalon Perles (benzonatate) | More about Vicks NyQuil Cold & Flu Nighttime Relief (acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine) | |
| 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. |
Vicks NyQuil Cold & Flu Nighttime Relief has an average rating of 2.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 0% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 100% 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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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
| Lower cost generic approved |
N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other benzonatate brands include: Tessalon | Other acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine brands include: Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold+Cough Night Liquid, Clear Cough PM Multi-Symptom, Contac Cold + Flu (Night) Cooling Relief Liquid, Coricidin HBP Nighttime Multi-Symptom Cold, Delsym Night Time Cough & Cold, Multi Symptom NiteTime, Night Time Multi Symptom Cold/Flu Relief, Robitussin Cold + Flu (Nighttime), Robitussin Peak Cold Nighttime Cold + Flu, Tylenol Cold & Cough Nighttime, Tylenol Cough & Sore Throat Nightime, Vicks Nature Fusion Cold & Flu Nighttime Relief, Vicks NyQuil HBP Cold & Flu View more | |
| 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 |
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
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
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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 533 drugs are known to interact with Vicks NyQuil Cold & Flu Nighttime Relief:
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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 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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| More Information | ||
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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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