Question 1

could a 13 year old take 200 mg of benzonatate?

Accepted Answer

Ask your physician: Please check with your physician to confirm this is acceptable to him or her--without knowing if you have other health conditions or what exactly you are dealing with now, it would not be wise to tell you that it is ok to take. I will say that the maximum daily dose of Benzonatate is 600mg, and it is often prescribed in 100mg or 200mg capsules for anyone over 10 years old.

Question 2

is it okay to take benzonatate (200 mg) with nyquil?

Accepted Answer

Cough: Yes you can take both, no interaction.

Question 3

can benzonatate 200 mg get you high?

Accepted Answer

Shouldn't : Benzonatate is an anesthetic which is often used to numb the throat in the context of cough. While almost any drug can be abused in some way, this one doesn't have significant addictive potential. If you take it as directed and have unexpected effects, please notify the prescribing provider.

Question 4

can i take an antihistamine while taking benzonatate 200 mg?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Generally yes.  However, benzonatate can cause drowsiness.  The first generation antihistamines (such as benadryl, (diphenhydramine) doxepin, chlorpheniramine, and hydroxyzine), can also cause drowsiness.  Hence, the affect could be additive.  With that in mind, you might want to consider taking a second generation antihistamine such as cetirizine, xyzal, fexofenadine, etc.

Question 5

how many hours should i wait to consume alcohol after take 200 mg of benzonatate?

Accepted Answer

: No need to wait, as for mucinix -- which I think you also asked about. You can safely assume that almost any over-the-counter medication is safe to take with alcohol. So are antibiotics (a common misunderstanding). If in doubt, check with your doctor. And if all this reflects ongoing overuse of alcohol, address that problem with your physician as well. Good luck.

Question 6

can i take 400mg(2 perles) of benzonatate at once,since taking the one perle of 200 mg isn't relieving my cough?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: You are unlikely to get any additional benefit from a higher dose, but you may get unpleasant side effects. Consider a different cough suppressant, such as dextromethorphan or honey. If these are inadequate, your doctor may prescribe another medication depending on the cause of your cough.

Question 7

benzonatate capsule effect?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Benzonoate is a drug that numbs cough receptors.  It is not a narcotic and is used three times daily to suppress cough.  For some patients it works extremely well.

Question 8

could you get high off benzonatate?

Accepted Answer

Benzonatate: I doubt it.  Benzonate is a local anesthetic that helps to blocks the cough reflex by its local numbing effect on the throat.  It is non-narcotic.

Question 9

i just chewed a benzonatate softgel. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

No : But I would be extra careful when eating and drinking for the next hour or two as you may be numb and at an increased risk of aspiration.

Question 10

is it okay to take excedrin a day after taking benzonatate?

Accepted Answer

Why are you: taking Excedrin?  You haven't given much in the way of symptoms that would indicate the need.  That being said, there should be no contraindication to using so long as you have taken Excedrin before without adverse effects.

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