Can tessalon Perles make you cough more?

Asked By: Xiumei Ochoteco | Last Updated: 13th February, 2020
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How to use Tessalon PERLE. Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually 3 times daily as needed or as directed by your doctor. Taking more benzonatate than prescribed will not make your cough go away faster but may result in serious side effects.

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Also, do tessalon Perles make you cough?

Tessalon Perles is a non-narcotic cough medicine that numbs the throat and lungs, making the cough reflex less active.

Beside above, will Benzonatate keep you awake? Benzonatate may interact with other medications that cause drowsiness including, cough and cold medications, antihistamines, anti-seizure drugs, medicine for sleep or anxiety, muscle relaxants, narcotics, or psychiatric medicines. During pregnancy, benzonatate should be used only if prescribed.

In this way, how does Benzonatate help cough?

Benzonatate is used to relieve coughs due to colds or influenza (flu). Benzonatate relieves cough by acting directly on the lungs and the breathing passages. It may also act on the cough center in the brain.

What are the side effects of taking Benzonatate?

Side Effects. Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, nausea, stomach upset, constipation, and stuffy nose may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

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How do tessalon Perles help your cough?

This medication is used to treat coughs caused by the common cold and other breathing problems (e.g., pneumonia, bronchitis, emphysema, asthma). It works by reducing the reflex in the lungs that causes the urge to cough.

Are tessalon Perles safe?

The FDA recently warned that accidental ingestion of the antitussive benzonatate (Tessalon Perles, and others) by children less than 10 years old can be fatal.

How long can you take tessalon Perles?

It begins to act within 15 to 20 minutes and its effect lasts for 3 to 8 hours. TESSALON has no inhibitory effect on the respiratory center in recommended dosage. Swallow TESSALON Perles whole. Do not break, chew, dissolve, cut, or crush TESSALON Perles.

How do u stop coughing?

19 natrual and home remedies to cure and soothe a cough
  1. Stay hydrated: Drink lots of water to thin mucus.
  2. Inhale steam: Take a hot shower, or boil water and pour into a bowl, face the bowl (stay at least 1 foot away), place a towel over the back of your head to form a tent and inhale.
  3. Use a humidifier to loosen mucus.

Does Benzonatate affect blood pressure?

Some people have had life-threatening allergic reactions to benzonatate, causing the muscles in their throats to spasm and constrict, making it hard to breathe, or creating a sudden and dangerous drop in blood pressure. So you should be sure to swallow benzonatate capsules without chewing or sucking on them.

What is the best cough suppressant?

Guaifenesin: Often known by its brand name Mucinex, guaifenesin is the only OTC expectorant available to help relieve symptoms from colds. It works to relieve chest congestion and is often combined with pseudoephedrine to relieve multiple symptoms.

Can I take Robitussin and tessalon Perles together?

Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between benzonatate and Robitussin Cough + Chest Congestion DM Maximum Strength. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Is tessalon Perles over the counter?

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At this time, benzonatate requires a prescription from a medical provider and is not available over-the-counter (OTC).

Does Benzonatate loosen mucus?

Mucus or phlegm with cough—Since benzonatate decreases coughing, it makes it difficult to get rid of the mucus that may collect in the lungs and airways with some diseases.

Is Benzonatate better than cough syrup?

Prescription cough suppressants
Benzonatate is a prescription, non-narcotic cough medication that numbs the airways, the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs, and the lining of the lungs (pleura). Additionally, studies show that benzonatate combined with 600 mg of Mucinex works even better than benzonatate alone.

Can I take Mucinex DM with Tessalon Perles?

No interactions were found between Mucinex DM and Tessalon Perles. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

How much Benzonatate is too much?

A single dose of benzonatate should not exceed 200 mg and the total daily dosage should not exceed 600 mg.

Can I take Mucinex DM with Benzonatate?

No interactions were found between benzonatate and Mucinex DM Maximum Strength. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Is Benzonatate dangerous?

Benzonatate is a unique antitussive medication with sodium channel-blocking properties that may cause severe, life-threatening toxicity in overdose, including coma, seizures, ventricular dysrhythmias, and cardiac arrest.

What is the active ingredient in tessalon Perles?

Along with its needed effects, benzonatate (the active ingredient contained in Tessalon Perles) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Can you take tessalon Perles with dextromethorphan?

No interactions were found between dextromethorphan and Tessalon Perles. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

What is bronchitis infection?

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from your lungs. People who have bronchitis often cough up thickened mucus, which can be discolored. Bronchitis may be either acute or chronic.

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