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benzonatate

Local anesthetic · Antitussive

Local anestheticAntitussive
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
—
not curated
INTERACTIONS
1 major
SEVERE in our sources
PREGNANCY
—
not curated
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  • Para Aminobenzoic AcidSevereTextbookG&G 14e · p893

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Para Aminobenzoic Acid
Severe
Textbook

Severe allergic reactions.

Avoid use in patients with known allergy to para-aminobenzoic acid.

Source: G&G 14e · p893

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Textbook-sourced·Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Updated: 2026-05-10