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 [...]

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 [...]