Tag: Non narcotic cough medicine

Globally, the prevalence of chronic cough in adults is nearly 10%. For those seeking relief, the question often arises: is benzonatate a suppressant? Yes, benzonatate is a prescription non-narcotic cough suppressant, also known as an antitussive.

Approved by the FDA in 1958, the active medication in Tessalon Perles is **benzonatate** [1.4.5]. This prescription drug is a non-narcotic antitussive used for the symptomatic relief of cough in adults and children over 10 years old [1.5.1, 1.10.3].