Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Tessalon Perles as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Tessalon Perles 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 Tessalon Perles, 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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Tessalon Perles 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 Tessalon Perles capsule as a whole, using a glass of water. Do not [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of Tessalon Perles as follows: Stretch receptors in the airways and lungs are sensitive to the noxious stimuli in the inhaled air, such as, dust particles and chemicals. The stimulation/irritation of these receptors result in initiation of the cough reflex, which is a protective reflex that helps to cough the irritating noxious stimulus out, thus offering protection. Tessalon Perles is a non-narcotic medication, which numbs [...]