Benzonatate

Common brands: Acid Reducer, Prednisone, Prednisone Delayed Release, Prednisone Tablets, Usp, 10 Mg, Prednisone Tablets, Usp, 20 Mg

Top reporter: Amneal Pharmaceuticals Llc

Non-narcotic Antitussive [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Proton Pump Inhibitor [EPC]Benzodiazepine [EPC]
15,943
Total Reports
7,616
Serious Reports
1,933
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (12.12%)

Patient Demographics

Male
5,176
Female
9,787

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Benzonatate.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 1,233
5.9%
2 FATIGUE 1,219
5.8%
3 COUGH 1,184
5.6%
4 DYSPNOEA 1,138
5.4%
5 PNEUMONIA 1,100
5.2%
6 DIARRHOEA 1,077
5.1%
7 NAUSEA 1,058
5.0%
8 PAIN 917
4.4%
9 RENAL FAILURE 871
4.1%
10 DEATH 828
3.9%
11 HEADACHE 812
3.9%
12 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 797
3.8%
13 OFF LABEL USE 633
3.0%
14 DIZZINESS 631
3.0%
15 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 577
2.7%
16 ANXIETY 570
2.7%
17 VOMITING 566
2.7%
18 FALL 546
2.6%
19 ASTHENIA 543
2.6%
20 COVID-19 486
2.3%
21 MALAISE 469
2.2%
22 PRODUCT DOSE OMISSION ISSUE 455
2.2%
23 RASH 453
2.2%
24 CONSTIPATION 433
2.1%
25 WEIGHT DECREASED 424
2.0%
26 ARTHRALGIA 423
2.0%
27 BRONCHITIS 411
2.0%
28 NASOPHARYNGITIS 409
1.9%
29 DECREASED APPETITE 406
1.9%
30 END STAGE RENAL DISEASE 371
1.8%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.