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Complying with indications, the dose of Benzonatate will help patients improve treatment effectiveness and avoid unwanted side effects.
1. When is Benzonatate indicated?
Benzonatate 100mg / 200mg is often prescribed to help relieve coughs and colds.
2. Contraindications to using Benzonatate
Benzonatate is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to the components contained in the drug.
3. Dosage and how to use Benzonatate
How to use: Benzonatate 200mg is taken orally, with or without food. Patients should note that the tablets should not be broken, sucked or chewed as this may reduce the absorption of Benzonatate into the body.
Dosage:
For adults: Take from 100-200mg/time.
For children: Consult your treating physician.
How to deal with a missed dose, an overdose of Benzonatate 20mg:
In case of forgetting a dose of Benzonatate, it is advisable to make up for it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose of Benzonatate and use a new dose. When using Benzonatate 100mg / 200mg overdose, it may cause patients to need to stop the drug immediately and go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.
4. Benzonatate side effects
When using Benzonatate, patients may experience unwanted effects such as:
Nasal congestion; Nausea; Constipation ; Dizzy ; Sleepy; Headache ; Stomach pain . If you experience the above symptoms, you need to stop using Benzonatate and notify your doctor or pharmacist for appropriate treatment.
5. Benzonatate drug interactions
Benzonatate may have an interaction reaction when used simultaneously with:
Tizanidine drug; The drug Zanaflex.
6. Notes when using Benzonatate
Be careful when using Benzonatate for people who drive or operate machinery. Absolutely do not use when Benzonatate has signs of discoloration, mold, watery or expired. Above is all information about Benzonate, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy Benzonatate to treat at home because there may be unwanted side effects.
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