Tussilon
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Same generic (Benzonatate), same form (Capsule)No other brands currently registered with this exact active generic and dosage form.
Clinical Prescribing Information
Medical monograph and safety information for healthcare professionals & patients.Indications & Clinical Uses
Tussilon is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of cough.
Dosage & Administration
Adults and Children (10 years and older)
: Benzonatate 100 mg capsule three times a day. If necessary to control cough, up to 600 mg daily in three divided doses may be given. Benzonatate should be swallowed whole. Benzonatate should not to be broken, chewed, dissolved, cut or crushed.
Contraindications
Benzonatate is contra-indicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Hypersensitivity reactions: Bronchospasm, laryngospasm.
Central Nervous System: Sedation, headache, dizziness.
Gastrointestinal: Constipation, nausea.
Dermatologic: Pruritus, skin eruptions.
Other: Nasal congestion, burning sensation in the eyes.
Warnings & Precautions
Psychiatric effects
: Isolated instances of bizarre behavior, including mental confusion and visual hallucinations, have also been reported in patients taking Tussilon in combination with other prescribed drugs.
Accidental ingestion and death in children
: Keep Tussilon out of reach of children. Accidental ingestion of Tussilon resulting in death has been reported in children below age 10.
Tussilon is chemically related to anesthetic agents of the para-amino-benzoic acid class (e.g., procaine; tetracaine) and has been associated with adverse CNS effects.
Pharmacology & Mechanism of Action
Benzonatate acts peripherally by anesthetizing the stretch receptors located in the respiratory passages, lungs, and pleura by dampening their activity and thereby reducing the cough reflex at its source. It begins to act within 15 to 20 minutes and its effect lasts for 3 to 8 hours.