how many doses for benzonatate to work
Benzonatate Dosage for Coughs. The standard dosage of benzonatate in adults and children age 10 and older for suppressing a cough is 100 or 200 mg, up to three times daily as necessary. The maximum total dose per day is 600 mg. Never give benzonatate to a child (or even an adult) who cannot swallow capsules, as the medication must be swallowed whole.