Benz Pearls Lupin's Benz Pearls Capsule
Product Info
| Prescription required | No |
| Marketer | Lupin Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Benzonatate (100mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Synthetic Butylamino-Benzoate Derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | Cough suppressants |
| User Rating | 4.6 |
| User Reviews | 589 |
FAQ
Is Benz Pearls Lupin's Benz Pearls addictive /Gluten free?
Benz Pearls Lupin's Benz Pearls is non-addictive and not gluten free
Does Benzonatate contain codeine/Sulfa/Aspirin?
Benzonatate doesn't contain codeine, sulfa or aspirin
Can I take Benzonatate with Sudafed/ Mucinex / Robitussin/ Ibuprofen/ Dextromethorphan/Guaifenesin/Promethazine/Tylenol cold?
Benzonatate may interact with these medications. Kindly follow doctors instructions
Does Benz Pearls Lupin's Benz Pearls cause drowsiness?
Yes, Benz Pearls Lupin's Benz Pearls cause drowsiness. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Is Benz Pearls Lupin's Benz Pearls an antibiotic/Benzo/steroid/Controlled Substance?
Benz Pearls Lupin's Benz Pearls is not an antibiotic or benzodiazepam or steroid or controlled substance
Does Benz Pearls Lupin's Benz Pearls help sore throat?
Benz Pearls Lupin's Benz Pearls may help for a sore throat, but not if your sore throat is because of an infection. Please follow your doctor's advice regarding its use
What if you forget to take Benz Pearls Soft Gelatin Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Benz Pearls Lupin's Benz Pearls, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
Benz Pearls Lupin's Benz Pearls Capsule Reviews
Benz Pearls Lupin's Benz Pearls is an antitussive medicine. It is used for the treatment of dry cough. It works by suppressing the activity of the cough centre in the brain. It provides you relief from symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, and runny nose.
Benz Pearls Lupin's Benz Pearls can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. You must inform your doctor if symptoms do not get improved within 7 days of the treatment.
The most common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, nausea, constipation, dizziness, shortness of breath or worsening preexisting breath problem, and rash. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, it is advised to drink plenty of fluids while on treatment with this medicine. To overcome dizziness, avoid driving or attention-seeking activities.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.
Benz Pearls Lupin's Benz Pearls can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. You must inform your doctor if symptoms do not get improved within 7 days of the treatment.
The most common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, nausea, constipation, dizziness, shortness of breath or worsening preexisting breath problem, and rash. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, it is advised to drink plenty of fluids while on treatment with this medicine. To overcome dizziness, avoid driving or attention-seeking activities.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.
How Benz Pearls Lupin's Benz Pearls Capsule Works
Benz Pearls Lupin's Benz Pearls is an antitussive (cough suppressants). It suppresses cough by reducing the activity of cough centre in the brain.
How to Use Benz Pearls Lupin's Benz Pearls Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Benz Pearls Lupin's Benz Pearls may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Benz Pearls Lupin's Benz Pearls Capsule
- In Dry cough: A dry cough, also known as non-productive cough, is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. This is irritating, usually associated with a tickly throat and may be caused due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants. Benz Pearls Lupin's Benz Pearls suppresses dry, hacking coughs. It will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation and help you carry out your daily activities more easily.This medicine is safe and effective. Benz Pearls Lupin's Benz Pearls usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.
Uses of Benz Pearls Lupin's Benz Pearls Capsule
- Dry cough
Benz Pearls Lupin's Benz Pearls Capsule Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Benz Pearls Lupin's Benz Pearls may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Benz Pearls Lupin's Benz Pearls may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Benz Pearls Lupin's Benz Pearls during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Benz Pearls Lupin's Benz Pearls in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Benz Pearls Lupin's Benz Pearls in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Benz Pearls Lupin's Benz Pearls. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Inform your doctor if your cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
- Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
- You have been prescribed Benz Pearls Lupin's Benz Pearls for the symptomatic relief of dry cough.
- It is usually taken for a short time, until the symptoms clear up.
- It should not be administered to patients with chronic cough or where cough is accompanied by excessive secretions.
References
- ScienceDirect. Benzonatate.
- Drugs.com. Benzonatate.
- Barnes PJ. Pulmonary Pharmacology. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1058