Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Benzonatate as follows: During intake of benzonatate, report to your physician immediately regarding any experience of chest tightness, wheezing, increased shortness of breath, and other symptoms of chest infection, such as, fever, rapid heart rate, and episodes of confusion, for any appropriate changes in plan of care to be considered. Benzonatate use can also induce constipation. Proper hydration measures and compliance with daily fluid intake [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Benzonatate as follows: Benzonatate intake can also result in some dizziness and confusion. Taking this medication with alcohol products, opioid pain medications, antihistamines, antianxiety medications, and antidepressants can add to the dizziness and confusion, thus leading to complications. 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. Stay away [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Benzonatate as follows: Benzonatate, by numbing the airways and respiratory tissues, reduces the sensitivity of respiratory tissues to stimulation by any irritants, such as, dust particles and chemicals, and thus suppresses the cough. In this process, benzonatate can also desensitize the mucosa of the mouth, leading to reduced sensitivity of the oral cavity. The numbness of the oral cavity and pharynx can compromise the act [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Benzonatate as follows: Keep your medication out of reach with any children in the house, as accidental ingestion of the medication can result in serious episodes of choking and airway compromise. Also, individuals upon accidental ingestion or overdose, can present with restlessness, anxiety, seizures, sudden cardiac arrest, which can be fatal. Notify your doctor of any unresolved and worsening numbness in the mouth, any difficulty [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Benzonatate as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Check for the integrity of the capsule before swallowing it. Make sure the capsule is not cut or broken. Damaged structural integrity of the capsule can result in release of the contents of capsule in the mouth and lead to [...]