Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Benzonatate as follows:
General allergic reactions
- Benzonatate use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching.
- Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with benzonatate, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be considered.
Central nervous system side-effects
- Benzonatate intake can sometimes induce some dizziness, drowsiness, hallucinations, and make one confused. Watching closely for the therapeutic response and gradually changing the dose, to help optimum control of your cough and other symptoms, can contribute to controlling/reducing the risk for drowsiness and dizziness due to the medication. If the dizziness becomes bothersome, report it to your physician and other health care personnel, for any change in plan of care to be considered.
