Generic name:benzonatate
Dosage form: capsule
Drug class:Antitussives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 1, 2021.
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Tessalon Description
Tessalon, a non-narcotic oral antitussive agent, is 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26-nonaoxaoctacosan-28-yl p-(butylamino) benzoate; with a molecular weight of 603.7.
C30H53NO11
Each Tessalon Perle contains:
Benzonatate, USP 100 mg
Tessalon Perles (capsules) also contain: D&C Yellow 10, gelatin, glycerin, methylparaben and propylparaben.
Tessalon - Clinical Pharmacology
Tessalon acts peripherally by anesthetizing the stretch receptors located in the respiratory passages, lungs, and pleura by dampening their activity and thereby reducing the cough reflex at its source. 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.
Indications and Usage for Tessalon
Tessalon is indicated for the symptomatic relief of cough.
