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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Effects of benzonatate include nausea, headache, confusion, and somnolence. Psychiatric signs and symptoms, including hallucinations, are rare side effects of benzonatate use. Benzonatate is associated with significant toxicity when taken in overdose. Signs and symptoms of benzonatate overdose occur rapidly after consumption of the drug and include seizures, abnormal heart rhythms, and cardiac arrest. In severe cases, death can occur.Can children take benzonatate?Because benzonatate is only approved for use in individuals older than 10 years of age, younger children should not take this medication. Infants and young children may choke on benzonatate capsules or experience serious adverse events after consuming the medication. Consumption of one or two benzonatate capsules by an infant or toddler can cause significant poisoning or even death.What drugs should not be taken with benzonatate?Since sleepiness is a side effect of benzonatate, this drug should not be taken with sedatives, opioid analgesics, cough and cold products, or other medications that can cause somnolence. Who should not take benzonatate?Children younger than 10 years of age should not take benzonatate. Benzonatate capsules may contain parabens, so individuals with paraben allergies should avoid use of this drug. Since benzonatate use may rarely result in confusion, hallucinations, and other mind-altering effects, people who take psychotropic medications should use caution when taking this drug.What do you do if someone takes too much benzonatate? If you or a loved one experience unwanted or unexpected symptoms after taking benzonatate, or if someone takes too much benzonatate, get guidance from Poison Control immediately. Help from Poison Control is available at www.poison.org and by phone at 1-800-222-1222. Both options are free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day. Kelly Johnson-Arbor, MDMedical ToxicologistFor media inquiries, please contact Krista Osterthaler at osterthaler@poison.org. Poisoned? Call 1-800-222-1222 or HELP ME online Prevention Tips Take all medications only as prescribed and
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