Benylin Children's Dry Cough & Sore Throat Syrup 125ml

Description

Benylin Children's Dry Cough & Sore Throat Syrup is a blackcurrant-flavoured glycerol and sucrose syrup for the relief of irritating, tickly dry coughs and sore throats in children from 1 year, in a 125ml bottle sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).

Key facts

Format	Oral syrup
Pack	125ml bottle
Active ingredients	Glycerol 0.75ml and sucrose 1.7g per 5ml
Flavour	Blackcurrant
Age	Children from 1 year, adults and the elderly
Drowsiness	Non-drowsy formula, for day and night use

Who it is for

Children aged 1 year and over with a tickly dry cough.
Children with a sore throat that comes with a dry cough.
Adults and older children, who can take the larger dose.

Not suitable for: Not suitable for children under 1 year or for anyone with hereditary fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency.

How to use

Read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
Children 1 to 5 years: 5ml.
Adults, the elderly and children over 5 years: 10ml.
Repeat three or four times a day if needed.
If symptoms persist for more than 3 days or get worse, stop and speak to a doctor.

Frequently asked questions

From what age can my child take it?

From 1 year. Do not give it to babies under 1 year.

Will it make my child drowsy?

No. It contains no antihistamine and can be used day or night.

Is it suitable for diabetics?

It contains sucrose and glucose, which can affect blood sugar; speak to a pharmacist first.

Can I take it while pregnant?

Safety in pregnancy is not established, though it is not thought to be a hazard. Ask your pharmacist or doctor first.

How long can I give it for?

Speak to a doctor if the cough lasts more than 3 days. Do not use for more than a week in children under 3 unless advised.

Safety and storage

Contains sucrose and liquid glucose; this should be taken into account in diabetes.
Contains sodium benzoate, propylene glycol and a small amount of benzyl alcohol.
Stop use and seek medical help if you notice signs of an allergic reaction.
Read the PIL. Report suspected side effects through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

This is a medicine. Always read the enclosed leaflet before use. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition or take other medicines.