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Do not exceed a single dose of 200mg or a total daily dose of 600mg. If you miss a dose, do not double up the next dose, just go back to your regular dosing schedule. Keep out of reach of children. If children accidentally take benzonatate seek medical attention immediately. Signs and symptoms of overdosage include tremors, convulsions, coma, and heart attacks. Do not give to children aged less than 10.Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant while taking benzonatate, as it may not be suitable for you. It is not known if it is safe to breastfeed while taking benzonatate. 6. Response and effectiveness Benzonatate starts to work within 15 to 20 minutes after swallowing the capsules whole. The effects last for 3 to 8 hours.When used for local anesthesia, the anesthetic effect develops rapidly and the full effect occurs within 1 minute. 7. Interactions Medicines that interact with benzonatate may either decrease its effect, affect how long it works, increase side effects, or have less of an effect when taken with benzonatate. An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of the medications; however, sometimes it does. Speak to your doctor about how drug interactions should be managed. There are no known significant interactions with benzonatate. However, because it causes side effects such as constipation, sedation, and nausea, interactions may be likely with:other medications that cause constipation, such as ondansetron, opioids, or iron supplements any medication that may cause drowsiness, such as amphetamines, azelastine, benzodiazepines (eg, diazepam, lorazepam), first-generation antihistamines (such as doxylamine or promethazine), metoclopramide, or opioids (such as hydrocodone, morphine)other medications that may also upset the gastrointestinal tract, such as prednisone or NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen or naproxen).Avoid drinking alcohol or taking illegal or recreational drugs while taking benzonatate.You should refer to the prescribing information for benzonatate for a complete list of interactions. Further informationRemember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use benzonatate only for the indication prescribed.Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.Copyright 1996-2025 Drugs.com. Revision date: July 28, 2023.Medical Disclaimer
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