Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Benzonatate as follows: Benzonatate use is mostly recommended for episodes of dry cough. Benzonatate use in individuals with productive cough can result in suppression of the cough, but contribute to the thick mucus secretions getting accumulated in the respiratory tract. This can lead to development of chest tightness, increased shortness of breath, and contribute to development of respiratory infections. Check with your physician regarding your safety with continuing [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Benzonatate as follows: Do not take Benzonatate, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of Benzonatate. Discuss your history of allergic response to this medication with your physician, without fail. In the event of any current manifestations of any allergic response with this medication, report it to your physician or other health care personnel immediately, to check regarding your safety with continuing on intake of this [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Benzonatate as follows: Respiratory side-effects Benzonatate use in individuals with productive cough can result in suppression of the cough, but contribute to the thick mucus secretions getting accumulated in the respiratory tract. This can lead to development of chest tightness, increased shortness of breath, and contribute to development of respiratory infections with fever, rapid heart rate, productive cough, and episodes of confusion. Benzonatate, by numbing the airways [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Benzonatate as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects                                                                                                             Benzonatate use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting, especially when taken on empty stomach. Taking dose of benzonatate with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Benzonatate use can also induce constipation. Proper hydration measures and compliance with daily fluid intake recommendations [...]

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 [...]