Never suck or chew on a Tessalon Perles capsule. Swallow the pill whole. Sucking or chewing the capsule may cause serious side effects.
Tessalon Perles is not approved for use by anyone younger than 10 years old. An overdose of benzonatate can be fatal to a young child.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use  Tessalon Perles if you are allergic to Tessalon Perles or topical numbing medicines such as tetracaine or procaine (found in some insect bite and sunburn creams).
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Tessalon Perles is not approved for use by anyone younger than 10 years old. An overdose of benzonatate can be fatal, especially to a young child who has accidentally swallowed the medicine.
