What is the active ingredient in tessalon Perles?

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Along with its needed effects, benzonatate (the active ingredient contained in Tessalon Perles) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

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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. Benzonatate Perles (capsules) also contain: DandC Yellow 10, gelatin, glycerin, methylparaben and propylparaben.

Secondly, are tessalon Perles a controlled substance? Tessalon Perles is used in the treatment of cough and belongs to the drug class antitussives. Tessalon Perles 100 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

In respect to this, do tessalon Perles make you drowsy?

Do not crush, dissolve, or chew Tessalon Perles capsules. Common side effects of Tessalon Perles include constipation, headache, and stomach upset. Tessalon Perles can cause drowsiness, dizziness, and visual side effects. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Tessalon Perles affects you.

Are tessalon Perles safe?

The FDA recently warned that accidental ingestion of the antitussive benzonatate (Tessalon Perles, and others) by children less than 10 years old can be fatal.