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Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Benylin Dry & Tickly Cough Blackcurrant 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 take. ■ For oral use only. Do not take 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.
Adults and Children 1 year and over
1. What this medicine is for Benylin Dry & Tickly Cough Blackcurrant Syrup is a soothing cough syrup which relieves irritating tickly, dry coughs and sore throats.
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2. Before taking this medicine 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.
Children 1-5 years
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Talk to your doctor or pharmacist ■ If you have been diagnosed with an intolerance to some sugars. If this applies to you now or in the past, talk to a doctor or pharmacist.
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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 Benylin Dry & Tickly Cough Blackcurrant Syrup is a soothing cough syrup which relieves irritating tickly, dry coughs and sore throats.
2. Before taking this medicine 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 use this medicine… If you are allergic to any of the ingredients. ■ Do not give this medicine to your child if s/he is under 1 year old. 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 you have been diagnosed with an intolerance to some sugars. If this applies to you now or in the past, talk to a doctor or pharmacist. ■
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One 5 ml spoonful.
The dose may be repeated 3 or 4 times within 24 hours, if needed. ■ Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you do not feel better or start to feel worse. ■
Do not use this medicine… If you are allergic to any of the ingredients. ■ Do not give this medicine to your child if s/he is under 1 year old. If any of these bullet points apply, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without using this medicine.
DOSE
Adults including the elderly and Two 5 ml spoonfuls. children 5 years and over
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COUGH
BLACKCURRANT SYRUP
Glycerol & Sucrose
DOSE: For oral use only. PANTONE 7435 C
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Adults including the elderly and children 5 years and over: Two 5 ml spoonfuls.
Children 1-5 years: One 5 ml spoonful. Not suitable for children under 1 year.
The dose may be repeated 3 or 4 times in 24 hours, if needed. Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you do not feel better or start 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 XXXXXX
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Frequently asked questions about Benylin Dry & Tickly Cough Blackcurrant Syrup
How do I take Benylin Dry & Tickly Cough Blackcurrant Syrup?
Benylin Dry & Tickly Cough Blackcurrant 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 Dry & Tickly Cough Blackcurrant Syrup?
The active substance in Benylin Dry & Tickly Cough Blackcurrant Syrup is glycerol, sucrose.
Are there equivalent medicines to Benylin Dry & Tickly Cough Blackcurrant Syrup?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Benylin Children's Dry Cough & Sore Throat 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 Dry & Tickly Cough Blackcurrant 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 Dry & Tickly Cough Blackcurrant 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.
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Benylin Dry & Tickly Cough Blackcurrant Syrup. The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.
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.