Tessalon

Tessalon is a brand name of benzonatate, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

TESSALON (benzonatate - capsule; oral)

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  Manufacturer: FOREST LABS
  
  Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
  
  Strength(s): 100MG ^[RLD][AA]


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  Manufacturer: FOREST LABS
  
  Approval date: June 25, 1999
  
  Strength(s): 200MG ^[RLD][AA]

Has a generic version of Tessalon been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Tessalon:

benzonatate capsule; oral

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  Manufacturer: BANNER PHARMACAPS
  
  Approval date: January 29, 1993
  
  Strength(s): 100MG ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: BANNER PHARMACAPS
  
  Approval date: October 30, 2007
  
  Strength(s): 200MG ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: MIKART
  
  Approval date: November 9, 2009
  
  Strength(s): 100MG ^[AA], 200MG ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: NESHER PHARMS
  
  Approval date: October 31, 2007
  
  Strength(s): 100MG ^[AA], 200MG ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: ORIT LABS LLC
  
  Approval date: July 30, 2007
  
  Strength(s): 100MG ^[AA], 200MG ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: SUN PHARM INDS INC
  
  Approval date: March 19, 2008
  
  Strength(s): 100MG ^[AA], 200MG ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: THE PHARMA NETWORK
  
  Approval date: March 30, 2007
  
  Strength(s): 100MG ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: THE PHARMA NETWORK
  
  Approval date: July 25, 2007
  
  Strength(s): 200MG ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: ZYDUS PHARMS USA
  
  Approval date: June 8, 2007
  
  Strength(s): 100MG ^[AA], 200MG ^[AA]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Tessalon. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Tessalon.

See also...

• Tessalon Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Tessalon AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)
• Benzonatate Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Benzonatate Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Benzonatate Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Benzonatate AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)