BENZONATATE SIDE EFFECTS
- Generic Name: benzonatate softgels
- Brand Name: Benzonatate
Last updated on MDtodate: 10/04/2022
SIDE EFFECTS
Potential Adverse Reactions to benzonatate may include:
Hypersens itivity reactions including bronchospasm, laryngospasm, cardiovascular collapse possibly related to local anesthesia from chewing or sucking the capsule.
CNS: sedation; headache; dizziness; mental confusion; visual hallucinations.
GI: constipation, nausea, GI upset.
Dermatologic: pruritus; skin eruptions.
Other: nasal congestion; sensation of burning in the eyes; vague “chilly” sensation; numbness of the chest; hypersensitivity.
Deliberate or accidental overdose has resulted in death, particularly in children.
SRC: NLM .