What do you need to know about Tessalon perles?
Tessalon Perles is used to relieve coughing. Tessalon Perles is a non-narcotic cough medicine that numbs the throat and lungs, making the cough reflex less active. Tessalon Perles may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What kind of cough medicine is Tessalon perles?
Tessalon Perles is a non-narcotic cough medicine that numbs the throat and lungs, making the cough reflex less active. Tessalon Perles may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Never suck or chew on a Tessalon Perles capsule.
What’s the normal dosage of Tessalon for adults?
Tessalon Dosage. Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 7, 2019. Adults and Children over 10 years of age: Usual dose is one 100 mg capsule three times a day as needed for cough. If necessary to control cough, up to 600 mg daily in three divided doses may be given.
Are there any side effects to taking Tessalon?
SIDE EFFECTS. Potential Adverse Reactions to TESSALON may include: Hypersensitivity 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.
What are the symptoms of Tessalon perles overdose?
An overdose of Tessalon Perles can be fatal, especially to a child. Accidental death has occurred in children under 2 years old who took only 1 or 2 capsules. Overdose symptoms may include numbness in the mouth or throat, feeling restless or very sleepy, tremors or shaking, seizure (convulsions), slow heart rate,…
Is it safe to take Tessalon perles while pregnant?
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Tessalon Perles will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication. It is not known whether benzonatate passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby.