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Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Benylin Dry & Tickly Cough 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
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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. ■
What the medicine looks like
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Product / Eurocode / Mat. ID Code 90057303
Project Name / Design GB Benylin Dry & Tickly Cough Syrup 300ml/Label/CRD 15534/65250627 New Component / Item Code
65250627
PC Spec
PC-058056
Old Component / Item Code
900261D
Languages
English
Job / Version No.
404538078_r0
CHILD
Product / Eurocode / Mat. ID Code 90057303
Date 15-04-2026
DRY & TICKLY
COUGH SYRUP Glycerol & Sucrose
PANTONE 185 C
PANTONE 137 C
PANTONE 7435 C
Black
Varnish Free
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REPRESENTATION:
DOSE: For oral use only Adults including the elderly and children over 5 years:
Colours represented with a diagonal line have been modified to aid PDF approval.
INSTRUCTION
Two 5 ml spoonfuls.
MANUFACTURING SITE
spoonful.
Children 1-5 years: One 5 ml
Reference
External-PC-058056-Rev0
Technical Code
636
Substrate
WHITE
PC-Spec
PC-058056
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TECHNICAL DETAILS Component
Label
Plant
McNeil Iberica
Dimensions
110 X 55 mm
Master Dieline
JJSC_00214_V1
Date 11-11-2021
Profile
Text Limit
Bleed
Fold/Technical
Perforation
Stamping Area
Coding (Silent Zone)
Print & Varnish Free
Print Free
Varnish Free
Seal Area
Tamper Evident Label Area
Braille Grid
FONTS USED Gotham-Bold Gotham-Medium GothamNarrow-Bold GothamNarrow-Medium JnJBPMatrixDots-No2
Interstate-LightCondensed
SMALLEST TEXT SIZE
7.00 pt AVE. TEXT SIZE
7 pt LARGEST TEXT SIZE
13.00 pt
Do not give to children under 1 year. Repeat the dose 3 or 4 times in 24 hours, if needed. Read and retain carton for full instructions. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist if symptoms persist.
CONTENTS:
Each 10 ml of oral liquid contains: Glycerol 1.5 ml, Sucrose 3.4 g. Other ingredients include: Liquid glucose, E211, E1520, sodium, ethanol. Carbohydrate content 7.7 g per 10 ml.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children. There are no special storage instructions. Marketing Authorisation holder: McNeil Products Ltd, Reading, RG1 1LN, UK PL 15513/0142 Benylin is a registered trade mark. 65250627
300 ml
Possible side effects
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1. What this medicine is for
This medicine is unlikely to cause side-effects unless you are allergic to the ingredients. If you experience any side-effects or you are not sure about anything, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Benylin Dry & Tickly Cough Syrup is a soothing cough syrup which relieves irritating tickly, dry coughs and sore throats.
2. Before taking this medicine
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Print & Varnish Free
Print Free
Varnish Free
Seal Area
Tamper Evident Label Area
DRY & TICKLY
Braille Grid
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Interstate-LightCondensed
SMALLEST TEXT SIZE
4.60 pt
COUGH SYRUP
AVE. TEXT SIZE
7.5 pt LARGEST TEXT SIZE
Glycerol & Sucrose
36.00 pt
✓ Relieves irritated sore throats ✓ Soothing syrup
This product is suitable for most people, but a few people should not use it. If you are in any doubt you should contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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.
Do not use this medicine…
DRY & TICKLY
5. Storing this medicine There are no special storage instructions for this medicine. Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Retain carton for full instructions. Do not use your medicine after the date shown as the expiry date on the packaging. Keep the bottle tightly closed. 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.
6. Further information: What's in this medicine The active ingredients are: Glycerol 0.75 ml and Sucrose 1.71 g Other ingredients are: citric acid monohydrate, sodium benzoate (E211), cough syrup 513277 flavour (contains aniseed, liquorice, propylene glycol (E1520) and ethanol), black treacle, liquid glucose and purified water.
COUGH SYRUP Glycerol & Sucrose ✓ Relieves irritated sore throats ✓ Soothing syrup
UK Only
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Benylin Dry & Tickly Cough Syrup is a clear, dark brown liquid available in 150 ml and 300 ml bottles. It contains 0.75 ml of glycerol and 1.71 g sucrose, the active ingredients, in every 5 ml of medicine.
The Marketing Authorisation holder is: McNeil Products Ltd, Reading, RG1 1LN, UK The manufacturer is: McNeil Iberica S.L.U., 28805 Madrid, Spain PL 15513/0142 This carton was revised in April 2026. Recycling information: Carton and leaflet: recycle. Bottle: rinse, cap on, recycle. Benylin is a registered trade mark. McNeil Products Limited 2026 ©
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COUGH SYRUP
Adults and Children 1 year and over AGE DOSE Children 1 – 5 years One 5 ml spoonful Adults (including the elderly) Two 5 ml spoonfuls and children over 5 years
- Give the dose 3 or 4 times within 24 hours, if needed.
- If symptoms persist, contact your pharmacist or doctor.
If you forget to take a dose
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COUGH SYRUP
Children under 1 year Do not give to children under 1 year old.
If you forget a dose, take the next dose when needed. Do not take a double dose.
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DRY & TICKLY
Check the information below to see how much medicine to take. ■ For oral use only. ■ Do not take more than the stated dose below. ■ Check the cap seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not take this medicine.
If anyone has taken too much
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Some of the ingredients can cause problems This product contains 1.85 g glucose and 1.71 g sucrose in each 5 ml, which may be harmful to the teeth. If you have been told by your doctor that you have 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 3.85 g per 5 ml. ■ This medicine contains 5 mg of alcohol (ethanol) in each 5 ml dose. The amount in 5 ml of this medicine is equivalent to less than 1 ml beer or wine. The small amount of alcohol in this medicine will not have any noticeable effects. ■ This medicine contains 24 mg propylene glycol in each 5 ml which is equivalent to 4.8mg/ml. ■ This medicine contains 10 mg sodium benzoate (E211) in each 5ml. ■ This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per 5 ml, that is to say essentially 'sodium-free'. ■ You can take this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. ■
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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BRAILLE PREVIEW
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist If you have an intolerance to some sugars. ■ If this applies to you now or in the past, talk to a doctor or pharmacist. ■
Frequently asked questions about Benylin Dry & Tickly Cough Syrup
How do I take Benylin Dry & Tickly Cough Syrup?
Benylin Dry & Tickly Cough 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 Syrup?
The active substance in Benylin Dry & Tickly Cough Syrup is glycerol, sucrose.
Are there equivalent medicines to Benylin Dry & Tickly Cough Syrup?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Benylin Children's Dry Cough & Sore Throat Syrup, Benylin Dry & Tickly Cough Blackcurrant 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 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 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 and children over 5 years: 10 ml
Children 1 – 5 years: 5 ml
The dose may be repeated three or four times a day.
Children under one year: Not to be given to children under 1 year.
Elderly:
There is no need for dosage reduction in the elderly.
Method of administration:
For oral use.
4.3. Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the active substance(s) 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.
Information relating specifically to excipients in the formulation.
This medicine contains sucrose and glucose. Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.
This medicine contains 24 mg propylene glycol in each 5 ml which is equivalent to 4.8mg/ml.
This medicine contains 10 mg sodium benzoate (E211) in each 5ml
This medicine contains 5 mg of alcohol (ethanol) in each 5 ml dose. The amount in 5 ml of this medicine is equivalent to less than 1 ml beer or wine. The small amount of alcohol in this medicine will not have any noticeable effects.
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per 5 ml, that is to say essentially 'sodium-free'.
If symptoms persist for more than 3 days or get worse, patients should stop use and consult a doctor.
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 product 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 medicine has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.
4.8. Undesirable effects
No known adverse effects.
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 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.