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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough Despite Taking Benzonatate

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Posted on Thu, 18 May 2017
Question: I'm taking 100mg every 6 hours of benzonatate for cough due to sinus infection. I'm still coughing all night, unable to sleep. Could I take every four hours?
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes...

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

the dosage is 100-200mg three times per day (300-600mg in total per day). You can take 100mg 6 times per day if you'd like (every 4 hours).

Kind Regards!
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis

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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough Despite Taking Benzonatate

Brief Answer: yes... Detailed Answer: Hello, the dosage is 100-200mg three times per day (300-600mg in total per day). You can take 100mg 6 times per day if you'd like (every 4 hours). Kind Regards!