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FDA approves Sun Pharma’s benzonatate capsules

Benzonatate USP capsules are therapeutically equivalent to Forest Lab’s Tessalon, and are available in two strengths: capsules containing 100mg and 200mg benzonatate USP.

Benzonatate is an antitussive, used to relieve cough due to the common cold, bronchitis, pneumonia, or other lung infections. This product will reach market shortly.