Best Non-narcotic Antitussive for cough
The 2 Non-narcotic Antitussive options we list for cough are all Benzonatate— the same active ingredient in different brands or formulations, so they aren’t ranked against each other on effectiveness. Our score reflects each product’s FDA recall-safety record; the practical choice is brand vs generic, dose, and cost. Compare them with all treatments for cough or the full Non-narcotic Antitussive class. Not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 2 non-narcotic antitussive drugs we rate for cough, all are available as lower-cost generics, and most are capsule. Our ranking reflects each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for cough; the right choice depends on your situation, so confirm it with your prescriber.
Other drug classes for cough
These are all Benzonatatein different brands or formulations, so we don’t rank them against each other — the list below is for comparing brand vs generic, dose, and typical cost, not for picking a “best” one on effectiveness.
All 2 non-narcotic antitussive products
benzonatate
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Benzonatate is a non-narcotic antitussive used to treat Cough, Hiccup.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$2.12/30· 2 forms
tessalon
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Tessalon (Benzonatate) is a non-narcotic antitussive used to treat Cough, Hiccup.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$2.12/30· 2 formsFrequently asked
- What is the best non-narcotic antitussive for cough?
- The Non-narcotic Antitussive options we list for cough are all Benzonatate — the same active ingredient in different brands or formulations — so there's no single "best" one on effectiveness; the practical choice is brand vs generic, dose, and cost. Always consult a professional.
- Which non-narcotic antitussive drugs treat cough?
- pharmaranks lists 2 Non-narcotic Antitussive products used for cough, per NIH RxClass drug-classification data — each independently rated and ranked above.
- How are these ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.