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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take 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. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Swallow the benzonatate capsule as a whole, using a glass of water. Do not chew or [...]