Benzonatate Prescription Online

Benzonatate - Overview

Benzonatate is a nonnarcotic oral antitussive agent that is indicated for the symptomatic relief of cough. Push Health can connect people in need of a benzonatate prescription with an online medical provider who can prescribe benzonatate capsules, including generic benzonatate 100 mg and benzonatate 200 mg medication, when appropriate to do so.

What Is Benzonatate Used For?

What is benzonatate prescription medication used for? Benzonatate capsule medication, marketed under the brand name Tessalon Perles, is sometimes prescribed to people to help with the prevention or relief of a cough. Benzonatate medication works to reduce the cough reflex and is thought to do so anesthetizing specific receptors found in the respiratory passages and lungs. Benzonatate capsules sometimes prescribed along with azithromycin (Zithromax) as found in a Z-pak in helping people who are coughing and receiving treatment for a pneumonia or chronic bronchitis. Benzonatate prescription capsules are thought to have peripheral effects only and are not thought to inhibit the respiratory center itself.

Benzonatate - Dosage and Cost

Benzonatate medication is often prescribed as benzonatate 100 mg or benzonatate 200 mg capsules. Once administered, benzonatate medication begins to work within 15 minutes and the effects can last up to eight hours. Frequently, the dosage of benzonatate medication used is benzonatate 100 mg or benzonatate 200 mg up to three times per day as needed for cough. Benzonatate capsules need to be swallowed whole and not be broken, chewed, crushed, cut or dissolved. The cost of benzonatate prescription medication is a relatively affordable medication at roughly forty cents per pill at many pharmacies. Some insurance plans may also cover the cost of benzonatate 100 mg capsules and benzonatate 200 mg capsules. Benzonatate coupons may also be available online or through the manufacturer. Alternatively, benzonatate savings cards may also help with costs associated with benzonatate capsules when buying benzonatate medication at a pharmacy.

Can I Buy Benzonatate Online?

Benzonatate is a prescription medication in the US. As a result, it is not possible to just buy benzonatate online or get benzonatate OTC (over the counter) without a valid prescription. Push Health can connect people who might need a benzonatate prescription with an online medication provider who can prescribe benzonatate medication, including generic benzonatate 100 mg and benzonatate 200 mg capsules, when appropriate to do so.

Benzonatate - Side Effects

Benzonatate prescription medication can cause side effects when used. Side effects to benzonatate medication use include, but are not limited to, confusion, bronchospasm, nausea, constipation, and a rash. Anyone with a hypersensitivity or allergy to benzonatate or related compounds should avoid using the medication and benzonatate medication should be kept away from children. Benzonatate medication and alcohol should not be used together. Questions regarding the side effects of benzonatate prescription capsules should be directed to one's medical provider and pharmacist.

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