Benzonatate - Benzonatate capsule prescribing information
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Benzonatate is indicated for the symptomatic relief of cough.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Adults and Children over 10 years of age:
Usual dose is one 100 mg or 200 mg capsule three times a day as needed for cough. If necessary to control cough, up to 600 mg daily in three divided doses may be given. Benzonatate should be swallowed whole. Benzonatate Capsules are not to be broken, chewed, dissolved, cut or crushed.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to benzonatate or related compounds.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Potential Adverse Reactions to benzonatate may include:
Hypersensitivity reactions including bronchospasm, laryngospasm, cardiovascular collapse possibly related to local anesthesia from chewing or sucking the capsule.
CNS: sedation; headache; dizziness; mental confusion; visual hallucinations.
GI: constipation, nausea, GI upset.
Dermatologic: pruritus; skin eruptions.
Other: nasal congestion; sensation of burning in the eyes; vague “chilly” sensation; numbness of the chest; hypersensitivity.
Deliberate or accidental overdose has resulted in death, particularly in children.
DESCRIPTION
Benzonatate, a non-narcotic antitussive agent, is 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26-nonaoxaoctacosan-28-yl p-(butylamino) benzoate; with a molecular weight of 603.7.
Benzonatate Capsules, USP contain 100 mg or 200 mg of benzonatate, USP.
Benzonatate Capsules also contain: D&C Yellow No. 10, gelatin, glycerin, methylparaben sodium and propylparaben sodium.
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
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. Benzonatate has no inhibitory effect on the respiratory center in recommended dosage.
HOW SUPPLIED
Benzonatate Capsules, USP are available as:
100 mg (oval, yellow) soft gelatin capsules with imprint “A5”.
NDC 62135-440-90 Bottles of 90
NDC 62135-440-01 Bottles of 100
NDC 62135-440-31 Bottles of 300
200 mg (oblong, yellow) soft gelatin capsules with imprint “A6”.
NDC 62135-441-60 Bottles of 60
NDC 62135-441-31 Bottles of 300
Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Dispense in tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP.
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Chartwell RX, LLC at 1-845-232-1683 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch
Manufactured by:
Swiss Caps AG
Kirchberg, Switzerland
Manufactured for:
Chartwell RX, LLC
77 Brenner Drive
Congers, NY 10920
Revised: 03/2023
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