# Benzonatate ## Basics [Webmd]() Brand Names: Class: Control: ## Used for treat coughs caused by the common cold and other breathing problems (such as [[pneumonnia]], [[bronchitis]], emphysema, [[asthma]]) ## How it Works reduces reflex in the lungs that causes the urge to cough ## Side Effects - drowsiness - dizziness - headache - nausea - stomach upset - constipation - stuffy nose ## Interactions ## Personal History Prescribed to [[Elise]] on11/21/2023 - 100 mg capsule - Qty: 30 - take 1 by mouth 3 times a day, as needed for cough - $5.01 ## Reviews/Feedback