Label: BENZONATATE capsule
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Contains inactivated NDC Code(s)
NDC Code(s): 67296-0822-1 - Packager: RedPharm Drug Inc.
- This is a repackaged label.
- Source NDC Code(s): 67877-106
- Category: HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL
Drug Label Information
Updated August 8, 2011
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DESCRIPTION
Benzonatate, a non-narcotic oral antitussive agent, is 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26-nonaoxaoctacosan-28-yl p-(butylamino) benzoate; with a molecular weight of 603.7.
Each soft gelatin capsule, for oral administration, contains 100 mg or 200 mg of benzonatate USP.
Benzonatate Capsules, USP also contain the following inactive ingredients: D and C Yellow No. 10, gelatin, glycerin, purified water, methylparaben, propylparaben and titanium dioxide.
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CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
Benzonatate acts peripherally by anesthetizing the stretch receptors located in the respiratory passages, lungs, and pleura by dampening their activity and thereby reducing the cough reflex at its source. It begins to act within 15 to 20 minutes and its effect lasts for 3 to 8 hours. Benzonatate has no inhibitory effect on the respiratory center in recommended dosage.
- INDICATIONS AND USAGE
- CONTRAINDICATIONS
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WARNINGS
Severe hypersensitivity reactions (including bronchospasm, laryngospasm and cardiovascular collapse) have been reported which are possibly related to local anesthesia from sucking or chewing the capsule instead of swallowing it. Severe reactions have required intervention with vasopressor agents and supportive measures.
Isolated instances of bizarre behavior, including mental confusion and visual hallucinations, have also been reported in patients taking benzonatate in combination with other prescribed drugs.
- PRECAUTIONS
- Information for patients:
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Usage in Pregnancy:
Pregnancy Category C. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with benzonatate. It is also not known whether benzonatate can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Benzonatate should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.
- Nursing Mothers:
- Carcinogenesis, mutagenesis, impairment of fertility:
- Pediatric Use:
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ADVERSE REACTIONS
Potential Adverse Reactions to benzonatate may include:
Hypersensitivity reactions including bronchospasm, laryngospasm, cardiovascular collapse possibly related to local anesthesia from chewing or sucking the capsule.
CNS: sedation; headache; dizziness; mental confusion; visual hallucinations.
GI: constipation; nausea; GI upset.
Dermatologic: pruritus; skin eruptions.
Other: nasal congestion; sensation of burning in the eyes; vague “chilly” sensation; numbness of the chest; hypersensitivity.
Rare instances of deliberate or accidental overdose have resulted in death.
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OVERDOSAGE
Overdose may result in death.
The drug is chemically related to tetracaine and other topical anesthetics and shares various aspects of their pharmacology and toxicology. Drugs of this type are generally well absorbed after ingestion.
Signs and Symptoms:
If capsules are chewed or dissolved in the mouth, oropharyngeal anesthesia will develop rapidly. CNS stimulation may cause restlessness and tremors which may proceed to clonic convulsions followed by profound CNS depression.Treatment:
Evacuate gastric contents and administer copious amounts of activated charcoal slurry. Even in the conscious patient, cough and gag reflexes may be so depressed as to necessitate special attention to protection against aspiration of gastric contents and orally administered materials. Convulsions should be treated with a short-acting barbiturate given intravenously and carefully titrated for the smallest effective dosage. Intensive support of respiration and cardiovascular - renal function is an essential feature of the treatment of severe intoxication from overdosage.Do not use CNS stimulants.
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HOW SUPPLIED
Benzonatate Capsules USP, 200 mg: Yellow soft gelatin capsules, imprinted “ASC” on one side and “106” on the other side, available in bottles of 30 (NDC 67296-0822-1)
Store at controlled room temperature 20º - 25ºC (68º - 77ºF) [See USP].
API-01, 5/07
Mfd by
Intergel Division of IVC Industries, Inc.
Irvington, NJ 07111for
ASCEND LABORATORIES, LLC
MONTVALE, NJ 07645 - Package Label
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INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
BENZONATATE
benzonatate capsuleProduct Information Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:67296-0822(NDC:67877-106) Route of Administration ORAL Active Ingredient/Active Moiety Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength benzonatate (UNII: 5P4DHS6ENR) (benzonatate - UNII:5P4DHS6ENR) benzonatate 200 mg Inactive Ingredients Ingredient Name Strength D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G) gelatin (UNII: 2G86QN327L) glycerin (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX) water (UNII: 059QF0KO0R) methylparaben (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T) propylparaben (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH) titanium dioxide (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP) Product Characteristics Color yellow Score no score Shape CAPSULE Size 19mm Flavor Imprint Code ASC;106 Contains Packaging # Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date 1 NDC:67296-0822-1 30 in 1 BOTTLE Marketing Information Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date ANDA ANDA040749 07/25/2007 Labeler - RedPharm Drug Inc. (008039641) Establishment Name Address ID/FEI Business Operations INTERGEL PHARMACEUTICAL, INC. 964464114 manufacture