Benzonatate vs Phenylephrine
Compare Benzonatate and Phenylephrine side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Benzonatate | Phenylephrine | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Non-narcotic Antitussive | alpha-1 Adrenergic Agonist |
| Used to treat | Cough, Hiccup | Fissure in ano, Hemorrhoids, Hypotension, Open-angle glaucoma, Pruritus ani, Septic shock, Supraventricular tachycardia, Vasomotor rhinitis |
| Generic price | From $0.066 each, about $1.97 for 30 (100 mg capsule) | From $5.24 per mL (10% eye drop) |
| Brand price | No brand price listed | No brand price listed |
| Generic savings | Not listed | Not listed |