What ingredients are in Tessalon (benzonatate) cough capsules?
Tessalon is a brand of benzonatate, a non-narcotic prescription cough suppressant. The active ingredient is benzonatate. The remaining content depends on the specific Tessalon product strength/formulation (for example, capsule strength and whether it’s immediate- or specific-release packaging).
What “inactive” ingredients are in Tessalon capsules?
Inactive ingredients vary by the exact Tessalon product. If you check the package insert or the label for your specific bottle/strength, it will list the inactive components used in that formulation (common examples in many capsule products include gelatin and other excipients). The most reliable way to identify the exact inactive ingredients is to match your exact strength (e.g., 100 mg vs 200 mg) and dosage form.
How to find the exact ingredient list for your bottle
Look on your Tessalon box/bottle for:
- Exact product name and strength (e.g., Tessalon Perles 100 mg or 200 mg)
- A “Drug Facts”/“Inactive ingredients” section or the package insert
If you tell me the exact wording on your label (including mg strength) and whether it’s capsules, I can help you narrow down which ingredient list applies.
Are there ingredient-related allergy concerns?
Because Tessalon contains excipients in addition to benzonatate, people with allergies to specific capsule components (or other formulation excipients) should review the inactive ingredient list on their specific product. This is especially important if you’ve had reactions to gelatin or other excipients in past medications.
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I don’t have the ingredient list for your specific Tessalon strength/formulation in the provided information. If you share the mg strength and whether it’s capsules, I can help you interpret the exact “inactive ingredients” text from the corresponding label/insert.