BENZ PEARLS Capsule 10's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Benzonatate 100 mg
Manufacturer
Lupin Ltd
Variant
10 Capsule(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTIONBENZ PEARLS contains Benzonatate which belongs to the group of medicines called Antitussive agents. It is used in the affected individuals to provide symptomatic relief from cough. BENZ PEARLS is not recommended for use if you are allergic to benzonatate, or other related compounds. Before taking BENZ PEARLS, inform your doctor if you have liver disease such as chronic hepatitis C. It should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women. It is not recommended for use in children (below 10 years of age) and it should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above). Consult your doctor before taking BENZ PEARLS. The most common
Uses
OF BENZ PEARLS To provide symptomatic relief of cough
How It Works
BENZ PEARLS works by reducing the activity of certain receptors or nerve fibers located in the respiratory passage, lungs and membrane (covering the lungs) that sends impulses to the cough center located in the brain resulting in inhibition of mechanism involved in the stimulation of airway muscles to initiate cough thus providing symptomatic relief from cough in affected individuals.
Directions for Use
Take BENZ PEARLS as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age and severity of the condition.
Side Effects
BENZ PEARLS are nausea, oral hypoesthesia (loss of sensation in mouth), numbness, dizziness, headache, sedation and excess sleepiness. Consult your doctor if any of the symptom worsens. USES OF BENZ PEARLS To provide symptomatic relief of cough HOW BENZ PEARLS WORKSBENZ PEARLS works by reducing the activity of certain receptors or nerve fibers located in the respiratory passage, lungs and membrane (covering the lungs) that sends impulses to the cough center located in the brain resulting in inhibition of mechanism involved in the stimulation of airway muscles to initiate cough thus providing symptomatic relief from cough in affected individuals. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake BENZ PEARLS as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age and severity of the condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF BENZ PEARLSCOMMON nausea oral hypoesthesia (loss of sensation in mouth) throat symptoms such as pain/scratchy sensation in throat, difficulty swallowing, swollen tonsils numbness dizziness headache sedation excess sleepiness
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYBENZ PEARLS should be used with caution in pregnant women only if clearly needed. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGBENZ PEARLS should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it. LIVERBENZ PEARLS should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases such as chronic hepatitis C. Consult your doctor before taking BENZ PEARLS. ALLERGYBENZ PEARLS is not recommended for use if you are allergic to benzonatate or related compounds or any other ingredients of this medicine. OTHERSUse in Paediatrics: BENZ PEARLS is not recommended for use in children (below 10 years of age). Consult child’s doctor for advice. Use in Geriatrics: BENZ PEARLS should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above). Consult your doctor before taking BENZ PEARLS.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug Interactions: Before taking BENZ PEARLS, inform your doctor, if you are taking any of the following medicine: para-amino-benzoic acid (medicines used for topical numbing) Ex. procaine, tetracaine Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of BENZ PEARLS, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are restlessness, tremors, convulsions, depression, coma, cerebral edema (swelling of brain) and cardiac arrest. SYNOPSIS Drug : Benzonatate Pharmacological Category : Antitussive agents Therapeutic Indication : Provide symptomatic relief from cough Dosage Forms : Capsule MORE INFORMATION Keep the medicine out of reach of children Store BENZ PEARLS at room temperature