Benzonatate 200 mg Capsule, 60-count
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🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Non-narcotic Antitussive class.
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🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
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🩺 Clinical
Benzonatate is used to relieve cough. Benzonatate is in a class of medications called antitussives (cough suppressants). It works by reducing the cough reflex in the lungs and air passages.
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A synthetic yellow dye used to color medicines. It helps make tablets, capsules, and liquids visually distinct so patients can easily identify their medication.
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Gelatin is a protein derived from animal collagen, commonly used in medicines as a gelling agent and capsule material. It helps create soft or hard capsule shells that hold and release medication, and can also thicken liquid formulations.
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Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
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A synthetic preservative derived from methylparaben. It prevents bacterial and fungal growth in medicines, extending shelf life and maintaining product safety during storage.
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A preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents bacterial and fungal growth in medicines. It helps keep the product safe and stable throughout its shelf life.
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💲 Pricing
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| Price system | Per ea | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $0.102 | $6.13 / 60 capsules |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Benzonatate 200 mg 23155-0899-01 | Heritage | 100 capsules | $0.102 | AA | Availability likely | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 31722-0958-01 | Camber | 100 capsules | $0.102 | AA | Availability likely | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 42806-0715-01 | Epic | 100 capsules | $0.102 | AA | Availability likely | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mgthis 62135-0441-60 | Chartwell | 60 capsules | $0.102 | AA | Availability likely | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 64380-0713-06 | Strides | 100 capsules | $0.102 | AA | Availability likely | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 64980-0635-01 | Rising | 100 capsules | $0.102 | AA | Availability likely | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 67877-0575-01 | Ascend | 100 capsules | $0.102 | AA | Availability likely | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 68382-0091-01 | Zydus | 100 capsules | $0.102 | AA | Availability likely | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 69452-0144-20 | Bionpharma | 100 capsules | $0.102 | AA | Availability likely | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 51224-0001-50 | TAGI | 100 capsules | $0.120 | AA | FDA listed | +18% |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 25000-0003-03 | MARKSANS | 30 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 42291-0092-01 | AvKARE | 100 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 42708-0082-21 | QPharma, | 21 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 42708-0171-21 | QPharma | 21 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 49483-0947-01 | TIME | 100 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 50090-6080-00 | A-S | 30 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 50090-6294-00 | A-S | 30 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 51655-0762-20 | Northwind | 20 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 51655-0776-52 | Northwind | 30 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 60429-0914-01 | Golden | 100 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 63187-0606-14 | Proficient | 14 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 63629-1229-01 | Bryant | 100 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 63629-2475-01 | Bryant | 500 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 63629-2476-01 | Bryant | 100 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 65162-0537-10 | Amneal | 100 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 65841-0843-01 | Zydus | 100 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 67296-1464-03 | RedPharm | 30 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 67296-1751-03 | RedPharm | 30 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 67296-1833-03 | Redpharm | 30 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 67296-2153-01 | Redpharm | 15 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 67296-2202-03 | Redpharm | 30 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 67296-2244-05 | Redpharm | 15 capsules | — | AA | Discontinued | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 68071-1395-03 | NuCare | 30 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 68071-2562-03 | NuCare | 30 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 68094-0901-50 | Precision | 100 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 68788-8329-01 | Preferred | 15 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 68788-8336-01 | Preferred | 15 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 68788-8405-01 | Preferred | 15 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 70518-2491-00 | REMEDYREPACK | 30 capsules | — | AA | Discontinued | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 70518-4182-00 | REMEDYREPACK | 30 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 70518-4497-00 | REMEDYREPACK | 20 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| benzonatate 200 mg 71205-0037-10 | Proficient | 10 capsules | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 71205-0605-10 | Proficient | 10 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 71205-0643-10 | Proficient | 10 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 71205-0673-06 | Proficient | 6 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 71205-0887-00 | Proficient | 100 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| benzonatate 200 mg 71205-0972-00 | Proficient | 100 capsules | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 71335-0031-01 | Bryant | 30 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| benzonatate 200 mg 71335-0725-01 | Bryant | 30 capsules | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 71335-1553-01 | Bryant | 30 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 71335-1880-01 | Bryant | 30 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 71335-2021-01 | Bryant | 30 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 71335-2486-00 | Bryant | 6 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 71335-2590-00 | Bryant | 6 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 71335-2788-01 | Bryant | 21 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 71335-2790-01 | Bryant | 21 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 71335-2853-01 | Bryant | 100 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 72162-1316-01 | Bryant | 100 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 72162-1560-01 | Bryant | 100 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 72189-0192-20 | DIRECT | 20 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 72189-0606-20 | Direct_rx | 20 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 72789-0232-21 | PD-Rx | 21 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 72865-0119-01 | XLCare | 100 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 76420-0804-01 | Asclemed | 100 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 85766-0068-01 | Sportpharm | 100 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 85766-0090-01 | Sportpharm | 100 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Benzonatate 200 mg 71335-3169-01 | Bryant | 21 capsules | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
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⏳ Availability & generic status
This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.
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📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)
📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Per unit | Per pack | Marketing start | Status |
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| 62135-0441-31 | 300 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (62135-441-31) | $0.1021 / ea | $30.62 | 2023-01-05 | Active |
| 62135-0441-60 You're viewing this | 60 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (62135-441-60) | $0.1021 / ea | $6.12 | 2023-01-05 | Active |
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This pack effectively ties for the lowest per-ea cost of the 2 priced pack sizes ($0.1021 NADAC).
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What quantity is in NDC 62135-0441-60?
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Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.
📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Benzonatate is indicated for the symptomatic relief of cough.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adults and Children over 10 years of age: Usual dose is one 100 mg or 200 mg capsule three times a day as needed for cough. If necessary to control cough, up to 600 mg daily in three divided doses may be given. Benzonatate should be swallowed whole. Benzonatate Capsules are not to be broken, chewed, dissolved, cut or crushed.
⛔ Contraindications ▾
CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to benzonatate or related compounds.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
WARNINGS Hypersensitivity 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. Psychiatric Effects 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.
Accidental Ingestion and Death in Children Keep benzonatate out of reach of children. Accidental ingestion of benzonatate resulting in death has been reported in children below age 10. Signs and symptoms of overdose have been reported within 15 to 20 minutes and death has been reportedwithin one hour of ingestion.
If accidental ingestion occurs, seek medical attention immediately (see OVERDOSAGE ).
🤒 Adverse Reactions ▾
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. Deliberate or accidental overdose has resulted in death, particularly in children.
🆘 Overdosage ▾
OVERDOSAGE Intentional and unintentional overdose may result in death, particularly in children. 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: The signs and symptoms of overdose of benzonatate have been reported within 15 to 20 minutes. If capsules are chewed or dissolved in the mouth, oropharyngeal anesthesia will develop rapidly, which may cause choking and airway compromise. CNS stimulation may cause restlessness and tremors, which may proceed to clonic convulsions followed by profound CNS depression.
Convulsions, coma, cerebral edema and cardiac arrest leading to death have been reported within 1 hour of ingestion. Treatment: In case of overdose, seek medical attention immediately. Evacuate gastric contents and administer copious amounts of activated charcoal slurry.
Even in the conscious patient, cough and gag refluxes 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.
🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ▾
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.
📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ▾
HOW SUPPLIED Benzonatate Capsules, USP are available as: 100 mg (oval, yellow) soft gelatin capsules with imprint “A5”. NDC 62135-440-90 Bottles of 90 NDC 62135-440-01 Bottles of 100 NDC 62135-440-31 Bottles of 300 200 mg (oblong, yellow) soft gelatin capsules with imprint “A6”. NDC 62135-441-60 Bottles of 60 NDC 62135-441-31 Bottles of 300 Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].
Dispense in tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Chartwell RX, LLC at 1-845-232-1683 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch Manufactured by: Swiss Caps AG Kirchberg, Switzerland Manufactured for: Chartwell RX, LLC 77 Brenner Drive Congers, NY 10920 Revised: 03/2023 L71173
📋 Description ▾
DESCRIPTION Benzonatate, a non-narcotic 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 Capsules, USP contain 100 mg or 200 mg of benzonatate, USP. Benzonatate Capsules also contain: D&C Yellow No. 10, gelatin, glycerin, methylparaben sodium and propylparaben sodium. image description