FDA label
What is benzonatate used for?
The FDA-approved uses of benzonatate, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “Benzonatate capsules is indicated for the symptomatic relief of cough.”
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Benzonatate, capsule
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Sportpharm LLC (ANDA211518). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Benzonatate capsules is indicated for the symptomatic relief of cough.
Source: DailyMed label, set id df48d617-a3c2-4776-937d-ccfca651d4fc, version 3, effective July 23, 2026. NDC 85766-066, one of 125 listings for this product.
Questions
What is benzonatate used for?
The FDA label says: “Benzonatate capsules is indicated for the symptomatic relief of cough.”
What drug class is benzonatate?
FDA lists benzonatate in the Non-narcotic Antitussive established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.