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Can Benzonatate Be Taken For Bronchitis?

I was prescribed benzonatate 200mg twice a day for nasophyri/probably misspelled that and bronchitis. Took a few day, but better now. Here ? My 27 year old grandson now has it and I was wondering if I could give him some of these. I know not to share meds, but this doesn t seem to dangerous.
posted on Sun, 23 Apr 2017
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Hello,

You can give Benzonatate, if your son has a cough.
Benzonatate is used to relieve coughing.
I also suggest you to give anti-inflammatory medication such as I Ibuprofen three times a day.
If the symptoms continue antibiotics may be needed.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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Can Benzonatate Be Taken For Bronchitis?

Hello, You can give Benzonatate, if your son has a cough. Benzonatate is used to relieve coughing. I also suggest you to give anti-inflammatory medication such as I Ibuprofen three times a day. If the symptoms continue antibiotics may be needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician