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Benzonatate

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Benzonatate is an expectorant which is a kind of common cold or symptom drug.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Drug Class

Expectorant

Brands

Tessalon perles

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Confusion
Congested nose
Chills
Heartburn
Dizziness
Nausea
Headache
Hallucinations
Burning eyes
Nasal congestion
Sore or burning eyes

Serious

Hypersensitivity

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Why does tessalon perles (benzonatate) give me the side effect of having to vomit?

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Is it safe to take promethazine and Benzonatate together? My PA C prescribed them, but the pharmacist says they should not be taken together.

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