Tessalon and Pancreatitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pancreatitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Tessalon (benzonatate), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Zofran, and have Multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pancreatitis when taking Tessalon. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 6,327 people who have side effects when taking Tessalon from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Tessalon?

Tessalon has active ingredients of benzonatate. It is often used in cough. eHealthMe is studying from 6,493 Tessalon users. Check the latest studies of Tessalon.

What is Pancreatitis?

Pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas) is found to be associated with 1,760 drugs and 2,027 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pancreatitis.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

6,327 people reported to have side effects when taking Tessalon.
Among them, 29 people (0.46%) have Pancreatitis.

Among these 29 people:

What is the gender of people who have Pancreatitis when taking Tessalon? *

female: 72.41 %
male: 27.59 %

What is the age of people who have Pancreatitis when taking Tessalon? *

What are other drugs people take besides Tessalon? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pancreatitis? *

Nausea And Vomiting: 9 people, 31.03%
Pain: 9 people, 31.03%
Gallstones (stone formation by bile component): 9 people, 31.03%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 8 people, 27.59%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 7 people, 24.14%
Headache (pain in head): 6 people, 20.69%
Asthma: 6 people, 20.69%
Joint Pain: 5 people, 17.24%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 5 people, 17.24%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 5 people, 17.24%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 11 people, 37.93%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 9 people, 31.03%
Constipation: 9 people, 31.03%
Pain: 9 people, 31.03%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 8 people, 27.59%
Stress And Anxiety: 8 people, 27.59%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 8 people, 27.59%
Swelling: 7 people, 24.14%
Diarrhea: 3 people, 10.34%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 2 people, 6.90%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Sirkeci, ?., Sirkeci, E. E., & Ta?el, B. , "Rivaroxaban-induced acute pancreatitis", The European Research Journal, 2018 Jan .
Liao, K. F., Huang, P. T., Lin, C. C., Lin, C. L., & Lai, S. W., "Fluvastatin use and risk of acute pancreatitis: a population-based case-control study in Taiwan", Biomedicine, 2014 Jan .
Arshad F, Ladakhi Y, Khan MA, "A rare case of carbamazepine induced pancreatitis", International Journal of Students’ Research, 2013 Jul .
Das S, Mondal S, Dey JK, Bandyopadhyay S, Saha I, Tripathi SK, "A case of montelukast induced hypercholesterolemia, severe hypertriglyceridemia and pancreatitis", Journal of Young Pharmacists, 2013 Jun .
Sirkeci, ?., Sirkeci, E. E., & Ta?el, B. , "Rivaroxaban-induced acute pancreatitis", The European Research Journal, 2018 Jan .
Liao, K. F., Huang, P. T., Lin, C. C., Lin, C. L., & Lai, S. W., "Fluvastatin use and risk of acute pancreatitis: a population-based case-control study in Taiwan", Biomedicine, 2014 Jan .
Arshad F, Ladakhi Y, Khan MA, "A rare case of carbamazepine induced pancreatitis", International Journal of Students’ Research, 2013 Jul .
Das S, Mondal S, Dey JK, Bandyopadhyay S, Saha I, Tripathi SK, "A case of montelukast induced hypercholesterolemia, severe hypertriglyceridemia and pancreatitis", Journal of Young Pharmacists, 2013 Jun .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on benzonatate (the active ingredients of Tessalon) and Tessalon (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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