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Benylin Children's Dry Cough & Sore Throat Syrup
⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued
The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Glycerol, Sucrose may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
How to take it
this medicine Check the information below to see how much medicine to give. ■ For oral use only. Do not give more medicine than the carton (and/or label) tells you to. ■ Do not overfill the spoon. There is a double-ended spoon in the pack. Check the cap seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not take this medicine.
Children under 1 year Do not give to children under 1 year old.
Children 1 year and over and Adults
1. What this medicine is for This medicine relieves irritating, dry coughs and sore throats.
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2. Before giving the medicine to your child This product is suitable for most people, but a few people should not use it. If you are in any doubt contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not give your child this medicine… If s/he is under 1 year old. If s/he is allergic to any of the ingredients. If any of these bullet points apply, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without using this medicine. If your child has an intolerance to some sugars. If this applies to your child now or in the past, talk to a doctor or pharmacist. ■
Children 5 years and over and adults (including the elderly)
Two 5 ml spoonfuls.
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Talk to your doctor or pharmacist
One 5 ml spoonful.
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DOSE
Children 1 – 5 years
Give the dose 3 or 4 times within 24 hours, if needed. If your child does not feel better or starts to feel worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
You can take this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If anyone has taken too much If anyone has taken too much of this product, contact a doctor or your nearest Accident & Emergency department (Casualty), taking this pack with you.
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1. What this medicine is for
This medicine relieves irritating, dry coughs and sore throats.
2. Before giving the medicine to your child This product is suitable for most people, but a few people should not use it. If you are in any doubt contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not give your child this medicine… If s/he is under 1 year old. ■ If s/he is allergic to any of the ingredients. If any of these bullet points apply, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without using this medicine. ■
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist
If your child has an intolerance to some sugars. If this applies to your child now or in the past, talk to a doctor or pharmacist. ■
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DOSE: For oral use only.
Use the measuring spoon provided. Children 1-5 years: One 5 ml spoonful.
Two 5 ml spoonfuls.
Not suitable for children under 1 year. Give the dose 3 or 4 times in 24 hours, if needed. Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if your child does not feel better or starts to feel worse. Read and retain carton for full instructions Keep the bottle tightly closed.
CONTENTS
Each 5 ml of oral liquid contains: Glycerol 0.75 ml, Sucrose 1.7g. Other ingredients include: Liquid glucose 2.15 g, E1520, E211, benzyl alcohol. Carbohydrate content 3.4 g per 5 ml.
There are no special storage instructions. Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children. Marketing Authorisation holder: McNeil Products Ltd, High Wycombe, HP12 4EG, UK. Manufacturer: McNeil Iberica S.L.U., 28805 Madrid, Spain. PL 15513/0392 XXXXXXX
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This medicine is unlikely to cause side-effects unless your child is allergic to the ingredients. If your child experiences any of the following, stop giving the medicine and seek immediate medical help. See a doctor at once: ■ Unexplained wheezing or difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, neck or throat (severe allergic reactions). If your child experiences any other side-effects not listed here or if you are not sure about anything, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Reporting of side-effects If you get any side-effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side-effects not listed on this carton. You can also report side-effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side-effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Children's Dry Cough & Sore Throat Syrup
5. Storing this medicine Do not give this medicine after the expiry date shown on the bottle. Keep the bottle tightly closed. There are no special storage instructions for this medicine. Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment. Retain carton for full instructions.
Glycerol & Sucrose ✓ Soothing relief ✓ For day & night use
6. Further information: What's in this medicine
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The active ingredients in each 5 ml of medicine are: Glycerol 0.75 ml and Sucrose 1.7 g. Other ingredients are: Citric acid monohydrate, sodium benzoate (E211), anthocyanin, blackcurrant flavour and juice (containing propylene glycol (E1520) and benzyl alcohol), liquid glucose and purified water. What the medicine looks like: Benylin Children's Dry Cough & Sore Throat Syrup is a clear, purple liquid available in 125 ml bottles. If you need more advice ask your pharmacist. Contains spoon Marketing Authorisation Holder: McNeil Products Ltd, High Wycombe, HP12 4EG, UK. Manufacturer: McNeil Iberica S.L.U., 28805 Madrid, Spain. PL 15513/0392 UK Only This carton was revised in May 2024. Recycling information: Carton and leaflet: recycle. Bottle: rinse, cap on, recycle. Spoon: do not recycle. Benylin is a registered trade mark. McNeil Products Limited 2024 ©
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This product contains 2.15 g glucose and 1.7 g sucrose in each 5 ml, which may be harmful to the teeth. If you have been told by your doctor that your child has an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before using this medicine. This should be taken into account in patients with diabetes. ■ Carbohydrate content of this medicine is 3.4 g per 5 ml. ■ This medicine contains 3.53mg propylene glycol (E1520) in each 5ml dose, which is equivalent to 0.71mg/ml. ■ This medicine contains 10 mg sodium benzoate (E211) in each 5ml which is equivalent to 2 mg/ml. ■ This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per 5 ml, that is to say essentially 'sodium-free'. ■ This medicine contains 0.000053 mg benzyl alcohol in each 5ml which is equivalent to 0.000011 mg/ml. Benzyl alcohol may cause allergic reactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you are pregnant or breast-feeding or if you have a liver or kidney disease. This is because large amounts of benzyl alcohol can build-up in your body and may cause side effects (called "metabolic acidosis"). Do not use for more than a week in young children (less than 3 years old), unless advised by your doctor or pharmacist. This is due to an increased risk due to accumulation in young children. ■
Frequently asked questions about Benylin Children's Dry Cough & Sore Throat Syrup
How do I take Benylin Children's Dry Cough & Sore Throat Syrup?
Benylin Children's Dry Cough & Sore Throat Syrup comes as oral solution. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.
What is the active substance in Benylin Children's Dry Cough & Sore Throat Syrup?
The active substance in Benylin Children's Dry Cough & Sore Throat Syrup is glycerol, sucrose.
Are there equivalent medicines to Benylin Children's Dry Cough & Sore Throat Syrup?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Benylin Dry & Tickly Cough Blackcurrant Syrup, Benylin Dry & Tickly Cough Syrup, CalCough Children's Syrup. They are interchangeable only if your prescriber or pharmacist says so.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Benylin Children's Dry Cough & Sore Throat Syrup, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Can I get Benylin Children's Dry Cough & Sore Throat Syrup without a prescription?
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
About this leaflet
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
- Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc), Datapharm
- Active substance: glycerol, sucrose
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
⚕For healthcare professionals — Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)Full SmPC: dosage, interactions, contraindications, warnings+
4.1. Therapeutic indications
For the relief of irritating, tickling dry coughs and sore throats.
4.2. Posology and method of administration
Posology
Adults, elderly and children over 5 years: 10ml
Children 1 - 5 years: 5ml
The dose may be repeated three or four times a day.
Children under one year: Not to be given to children under 1 year.
Method of Administration
For oral administration.
4.3. Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1.
Do not give to children under one year.
4.4. Special warnings and precautions for use
Diabetics should take note that sucrose and glycerol may affect blood sugar levels.
Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.
If symptoms persist for more than 3 days or get worse, patients should stop use and consult a doctor.
This medicine contains 3.53mg propylene glycol (E1520) in each 5ml dose, which is equivalent to 0.71mg/ml.
This medicine contains 10mg sodium benzoate (E211) in each 5ml which is equivalent to 2mg/ml.
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per 5ml, that is to say essentially 'sodium-free'.
This medicine contains 0.000053mg benzyl alcohol in each 5ml which is equivalent to 0.000011mg/ml. Benzyl alcohol may cause allergic reactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you are pregnant or breast-feeding or if you have a liver or kidney disease. This is because large amounts of benzyl alcohol can build-up in your body and may cause side effects (called “metabolic acidosis”). Do not use for more than a week in young children (less than 3 years old), unless advised by your doctor or pharmacist. This is due to an increased risk due to accumulation in young children.
4.5. Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
No clinically significant interactions known.
4.6. Fertility, pregnancy and lactation
The safety of this medicine during pregnancy and lactation has not been established, but is not considered to constitute a hazard during these periods.
4.7. Effects on ability to drive and use machines
This product has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.
4.8. Undesirable effects
Immune system disorder: hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis.
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
4.9. Overdose
Management:
Treatment should be symptomatic and supportive.
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Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.