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Benzonatate

Benzonatate is a medicine used to treat cough symptoms. It acts on the cough centers of the brain and suppresses the tendency to cough. Also, it numbs the throat and lungs to reduce the coughing reflex. It belongs to the category of antitussive drugs. Doctors normally prescribe Benzonatate to treat the bouts of cough one suffers along with the common cold.

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Is my treatment for cough the right one?

Query: Hi doctor, I am having cough for two to three weeks now. It is mostly dry and frequent throughout the day. I am getting two to three coughs at one time and then it continues. Currently, I am taking Piriton-CS, Pantocid and Montek-LC. I had bronchitis problem a few years back wherein I used to get fr...  Read Full »


Dr. Naresh Kumar M.

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had gone through all the details you have posted. The medications you are taking are good, but as you were saying that you continue to have dry cough since three weeks some changes need to be done.Avoid cool drinks or cool water. Do gargles with Listerine or Chlorhex...  Read Full »

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