Description
When you're suffering from a deep, chesty cough, but still want to get on with your normal daily routine, Benylin Chesty Coughs Non-Drowsy works deep down to loosen phlegm, clear bronchial congestion, and make your cough more productive.
Provides Deep Penetrating Relief And A Soothing Effect - Our expectorant cough medicine contains Levomenthol which works deep in the chest to help clear bronchial congestion, aiding easier breathing
How to Use
Adults and children aged 12 years and over: Take two 5 ml spoonfuls
four times a day.
Not recommended for children under 12 years old.
Do not use more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
Warnings
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Benylin Chesty Coughs Non-Drowsy is a medicine which is used to help relieve chesty coughs. It contains Guaifenesin (an expectorant) to help loosen mucus (phlegm) from the lungs and make it easier to cough up, and Levomenthol to help you breathe more easily by easing congestion.
This medicine is suitable for most people but a few people should not use it. If you are in any doubt, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not use this medicine if you have ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients or for a child under 12 years of age. Do not store above 30˚C.Store in the original container. Do not use if bottle seal is broken when purchased. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.Do not use your medicine after the date shown as an expiry date on the packaging.
If anyone has too much of this medicine, contact a doctor or your nearest Accident and Emergency Department (Casualty) taking this pack with you.
You should only take this medicine as required following the dosage instructions carefully. If you forget to take a dose, take the next dose when needed. Do not take a double dose.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side-effects, although not everybody gets them. If you experience any of the following stop using the medicine and seek medical help immediately: Allergic reactions including skin rashes (which may be severe and include blistering and peeling of the skin) and itching. Other effects that may occur include: Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or diarrhoea.
Talk to your doctor of pharmacist:
If you suffer from liver or kidney problems.
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars.
If you have had a cough for a few weeks that may be caused by asthma, or a cough which brings up a lot of mucus (phlegm).
If you are taking alcohol.
If you are not sure about any of the medicines you are taking, show the bottle or pack to your pharmacist.
If any of these bullet points apply to you now or in the past, talk to a doctor or pharmacist.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Some of the ingredients can cause problems
Contains 3.5 g of glucose and 1 g of sucrose per 5 ml. This should be taken into account in patients with diabetes mellitus. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.
This medicine contains 197 mg of alcohol (ethanol) in each 5 ml. The amount in 5 ml of this medicine is equivalent to less than 5 ml beer or 2 ml wine. The small amount of alcohol in this medicine will not have any noticeable effects.
This product contains Ponceau 4R (E124) red colorings which may cause allergic reactions.
This medicine contains 16.43 mg sodium (main component of cooking/ table salt) in each 5 ml. This is equivalent to 0.82% of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult.
This medicine contains 10 mg sodium benzoate (E211) in each 5 ml.
Ingredients
Each 5ml contains Guaifenesin 100mg and Levomentol 1.1mg
Contains Sodium benzoate (E211), Sucrose, Liquid glucose, Glycerol, Citric acid monohydrate, Sodium citrate, Saccharin sodium, Ethanol 96% Caramel T12, Ponceau 4R (E124), Concentrated raspberry essence double strength, Natural sweetness enhancer, Carbomer, Purified water
