Benzonatate

In the US, Benzonatate (benzonatate systemic) is a member of the drug class antitussives and is used to treat Cough.

US matches:

• Benzonatate

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

R05DB01

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000104-31-4

Chemical Formula

C30-H53-N-O11

Molecular Weight

603

Therapeutic Category

Cough suppressant

Chemical Name

Benzoic acid, 4-(butylamino)-, 3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24,27-nonaoxaoctacos-1-yl ester

Foreign Names

• Benzonatatum (Latin)
• Benzonatat (German)
• Benzonatate (French)
• Benzonatato (Spanish)

Generic Names

• Benzonatate (OS: BAN)
• KM 65 (IS)
• Benzonatate (PH: USP 32)

Brand Names

• Bensau
  Fisherman, Taiwan



• Benzonatate
  Amneal, United States; Banner Pharmacaps, United States; Mikart, United States; Orit, United States; Teva USA, United States; Zydus, United States



• Capsicof
  Gelcaps, Mexico



• Nafatosin
  Nafar, Mexico



• Tesalon
  Novartis, Mexico



• Tessalon
  Forest, United States



• Velpro
  Alpharma, Mexico

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

BAN	British Approved Name
IS	Inofficial Synonym
OS	Official Synonym
PH	Pharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INN	Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)

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