Benzonatate Patent to Reduce Choking Hazard

Background

• Benzonatate is a non-narcotic oral cough suppressant.

• Current formulations of benzonatate, if released in the mouth, can cause oropharyngeal anesthesia that may lead to choking.

Current Patent

• This new formulation preserves the advantages of the drug while eliminating the hazards associated with the current formula

• Using the ion exchange resin technology eliminates the choking hazard by not allowing release of drug in the oral cavity

• Both a strong acid resin as well as a weak acid resin can be used

• This formula can be used for both immediate and extended release

Patent #8,357,398