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Cough

A cough is a reflex that clears the throat and airways of irritants and mucus. Most coughs clear up on their own within three to four weeks and do not need medical treatment.

Tessalon

Benzonatate

100mg

Benzonatate capsules for cough. It numbs the airways to calm the cough reflex.

From$1.04/ capsuleView

Key points

  • A cough may be dry or productive, bringing up mucus or not, and it is often triggered by a cold or irritants in the air.
  • Benzonatate is the active ingredient in Tessalon, the only product listed for this condition.

Common questions about cough

Which medicines are listed for cough?

Tessalon is the only product in the catalogue. It is a 100mg capsule containing benzonatate.

What does benzonatate do for coughing?

It numbs the throat and lungs, which reduces the cough reflex. This can help make a cough less frequent and less bothersome.

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