Tessalon and Ulcerative colitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ulcerative colitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Tessalon (benzonatate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Augmentin, and have Immunodeficiency common variable.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ulcerative colitis 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 Ulcerative colitis?

Ulcerative colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine) is found to be associated with 1,200 drugs and 2,052 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ulcerative colitis.

On Jul, 20, 2026

6,327 people reported to have side effects when taking Tessalon.
Among them, 19 people (0.3%) have Ulcerative colitis.

Could Tessalon cause Ulcerative colitis?

Among these 19 people:

How long have people been on Tessalon when they have Ulcerative colitis? *

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

female: 68.42 %
male: 31.58 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Tessalon? *

What are other side effects people have besides Ulcerative colitis? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 13 people, 68.42%
Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 11 people, 57.89%
Headache (pain in head): 9 people, 47.37%
Infusion Related Reaction: 9 people, 47.37%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 9 people, 47.37%
Colitis (inflammation of colon): 8 people, 42.11%
Diarrhea: 7 people, 36.84%
Pain: 7 people, 36.84%
Depression: 7 people, 36.84%
Otitis (ear infection): 6 people, 31.58%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 9 people, 47.37%
Pain: 6 people, 31.58%
Primary Immunodeficiency Syndrome: 3 people, 15.79%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 2 people, 10.53%
Back Pain: 2 people, 10.53%
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell)): 2 people, 10.53%
Constipation: 2 people, 10.53%
Fluid Overload (too much fluid in the blood): 2 people, 10.53%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 10.53%
Hypogammaglobulinaemia (an abnormally low concentration of gamma globulin in the blood and increased risk of infection): 2 people, 10.53%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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