BENZONATATE vs TESSALON

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	BENZONATATE	TESSALON
Rating	70/100	64/100
Pharmacy pays	~$2.16 /30	~$2.16 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BENZONATATE	BENZONATATE
Manufacturer	Bionpharma	Pfizer
Dosage forms	Capsule	Capsule
Drug class	Non-Narcotic Antitussive	Non-Narcotic Antitussive
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Cough, Hiccup	Cough, Hiccup

benzonatate tessalon

Rating

70/100

64/100

Pharmacy pays

~$2.16 /30

Type

Active ingredient

BENZONATATE

Manufacturer

Bionpharma

Pfizer

Dosage forms

Capsule

Drug class

Non-Narcotic Antitussive

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Cough, Hiccup

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Benzonatate or Tessalon?

By our independent rating, Benzonatate scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.2 out of 5 for Tessalon. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Benzonatate or Tessalon?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $2.16 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Benzonatate and Tessalon?

Both Benzonatate and Tessalon share the active ingredient Benzonatate.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.