Benzonatate Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 3, 2023.
Applies to the following strengths: 100 mg; 200 mg; 150 mg
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Cough
100 mg to 200 mg orally three times a day as needed for cough
Comments: This drug should be swallowed whole.
Use: Symptomatic relief of cough
Usual Pediatric Dose for Cough
Children older than 10 years:
100 mg to 200 mg orally three times a day as needed for cough
Comments: This drug should be swallowed whole.
Use: Symptomatic relief of cough
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 10 years.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice: Capsules and perles should not be broken, chewed, dissolved, cut, or crushed.
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