Benzonatate 100mg Soft Gelatin Capsules
Benzonatate 100mg is an antitussive medicine. It is used for the treatment of dry cough. It works by suppressing the activity of the cough centre in the brain. It provides you relief from symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, and runny nose.
Product Introduction
Benzonatate 100mg is an antitussive medicine. It is used for the treatment of dry cough. It works by suppressing the activity of the cough centre in the brain. It provides you relief from symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, and runny nose.
Benzonatate 100mg can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor’s advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. You must inform your doctor if symptoms do not get improved within 7 days of the treatment.
The most common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, nausea, constipation, dizziness, shortness of breath or worsening preexisting breath problem, and rash. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, it is advised to drink plenty of fluids while on treatment with this medicine. To overcome dizziness, avoid driving or attention-seeking activities.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.
Uses of Benzonatate 100mg Soft Gelatin Capsule
- Dry cough
Benefits of Benzonatate 100mg Soft Gelatin Capsule
In Dry cough
A dry cough, also known as non-productive cough, is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. This is irritating, usually associated with a tickly throat and may be caused due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants. Benzonatate 100mg suppresses dry, hacking coughs. It will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation and help you carry out your daily activities more easily.
This medicine is safe and effective. Benzonatate 100mg usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.
Side effects of Benzonatate 100mg Soft Gelatin Capsule
Common side effects of Benzonatate 100mg
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Breathlessness
- Worsening of a pre-existing breathing problem
- Loss of appetite
- Rash
How to use Benzonatate 100mg Soft Gelatin Capsule
How Benzonatate 100mg Soft Gelatin Capsule works
Quantity | 120, 240, 360, 480 |
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Manufacturer | Lupin Ltd |
Indian Brand | Benz Pearls Capsule |
US Brand Name | Benzonatate |
Generic Name | Benzonatate |
Dosage | 100mg |
Drug Type | Capsules |
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