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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 Mucus Cough Max Honey & Lemon Flavour 100 mg/5 ml 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 Guaifenesin may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
What it is and what it is used for
for Benylin Mucus Cough Max Honey & Lemon Flavour 100 mg/5 ml Syrup 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. This is a non-drowsy formulation. The medicine is for use in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over.
Do NOT take this medicine if you ■ are allergic (hypersensitive) to guaifenesin or any of
the other ingredients (see Section 6 and Section 2).
Warnings and precautions Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you: ■ have had a cough for more than one week or your cough recurs or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache. ■ have a persistent cough that may be caused by asthma. ■ have a cough which brings up a lot of mucus (phlegm). ■ suffer from severe liver or kidney problems. ■ are taking alcohol.
Taking other medicines Always tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, or have recently taken, any other medicine, including medicines obtained without a prescription. It is not recommended that you take this medicine with other cough medicines intended to stop you from coughing (antitussives or cough suppressants) as they may interfere with the action of this medicine. Some urine tests may be affected if taken within 24 hours of taking this medicine. Tell the doctor or nurse taking the urine sample that you are taking this medicine.
Taking with food and drink You can take this medicine with or without food or drink.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding ■ If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant
or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. This medicine is not recommended in pregnancy.
■ Do not take this medicine if you are breast-
feeding until you speak with a doctor or pharmacist.
Driving and using machines It is not expected that this product will affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. However, if you do feel unwell, do not drive or use machinery.
Important information on some of the other ingredients in this medicine Benylin Mucus Cough Max Honey & Lemon Flavour 100 mg/5 ml Syrup contains: ■ This medicine contains 393 mg of alcohol (ethanol) in each 10 ml dose which is equivalent to 39.3 mg/ml. The amount in 10 ml of this medicine is equivalent to less than 10 ml beer or 4 ml wine. The small amount of alcohol in this medicine will not have any noticeable effects. ■ 41.1 mg sodium (main component of cooking/ table salt) in each 10 ml dose. This is equivalent to 2.054% of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult. ■ Approximately 2 g of sucrose and 7 g of glucose in each 10 ml dose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine. This should be taken into account in patients with diabetes mellitus. Sucrose and glucose may be harmful to the teeth. ■ 20 mg of sodium benzoate in each 10 ml dose. ■ 57.7 mg propylene glycol in each 10 ml dose.
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How to take it
this medicine Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your pharmacist has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. ■ This syrup is for oral use only. ■ Do not use more than the stated dose shown.
Age
Dose
Adults and adolescents of 12 years and over
Take 10 ml (two 5 ml spoonfuls) four times a day
Children under 12 years
Do not give
Patients with liver Speak to a doctor or pharmacist or kidney problems ■ Do NOT take more than 4 doses (40 ml) in 24 hours. ■ Contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not
improve within one week
If you take too much of this medicine If anyone has too much, contact a doctor or your nearest Accident and Emergency Department taking this leaflet and pack with you. If you take too much of this medicine you may develop kidney stones. Symptoms may include: ■ Upset stomach, nausea and drowsiness.
If you forget to take this medicine 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 to make up for the forgotten dose. Do not take more than 4 doses (40 ml) in 24 hours.
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Benylin Mucus Cough Max Honey & Lemon Flavour 100 mg/5 ml Syrup can cause sideeffects, 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. ■ Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat.
Other adverse reactions (or side effects) that may occur include: ■ Nausea or vomiting.
■ Stomach pain and diarrhoea.
Reporting of side-effects If you get any side-effects talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible sideeffects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report sideeffects in the UK 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.
How to store it
this medicine ■ Keep the product out of the sight and reach of
children. ■ Store in the original bottle in order to protect from light. ■ Do not use if bottle seal is broken when purchased. ■ Do not use this product after the expiry date on the bottle and outer carton. The expiry date is the last day in the month indicated. ■ Use within 6 months of opening. ■ 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.
6 Further information What Benylin Mucus Cough Max Honey & Lemon Flavour 100 mg/5 ml Syrup contains: Active ingredient: Guaifenesin. This product contains 100 mg guaifenesin in each 5 ml. Other ingredients: Sodium citrate, citric acid monohydrate, carbomer, glycerol, ethanol, glucose, sucrose, sucralose, sodium benzoate (E211), caramel (E150), flavours: honey, lemon, cooling, levomenthol, tingling, hot mix, enhancer and bitterness blocker and water. (For further information on some of the ingredients see Section 2).
What Benylin Mucus Cough Max Honey & Lemon Flavour 100 mg/5 ml Syrup looks like and contents of the pack Benylin Mucus Cough Max Honey & Lemon Flavour 100 mg/5 ml Syrup is a yellow brown coloured syrup for oral use only. It is available in a 150 ml or 300 ml brown glass bottle fitted with a plastic child resistant cap. Not all pack sizes may be marketed. Please retain the carton. Marketing authorisation holder: McNeil Products Limited, High Wycombe, HP12 4EG, United Kingdom. Manufacturer: Delpharm Orleans, 5 avenue de Concyr, Orleans Cedex 2, 45071, France This package leaflet was prepared in October 2023. Benylin is a registered trade mark. McNeil Products Limited 2023 ©
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Frequently asked questions about Benylin Mucus Cough Max Honey & Lemon Flavour 100 mg/5 ml Syrup
How do I take Benylin Mucus Cough Max Honey & Lemon Flavour 100 mg/5 ml Syrup?
Benylin Mucus Cough Max Honey & Lemon Flavour 100 mg/5 ml Syrup comes as oral solution containing 100mg / 5ml. 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 Mucus Cough Max Honey & Lemon Flavour 100 mg/5 ml Syrup?
The active substance in Benylin Mucus Cough Max Honey & Lemon Flavour 100 mg/5 ml Syrup is guaifenesin.
Are there equivalent medicines to Benylin Mucus Cough Max Honey & Lemon Flavour 100 mg/5 ml Syrup?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Benylin Mucus Cough Max Menthol flavour 100 mg/5 ml Oral Solution, Boots Chesty Cough Relief 100 mg/5ml Oral Solution, Boots Mucus Cough Relief 100mg/5ml Oral Solution. 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 Mucus Cough Max Honey & Lemon Flavour 100 mg/5 ml 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 Mucus Cough Max Honey & Lemon Flavour 100 mg/5 ml 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: guaifenesin
- 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
Benylin Mucus Cough Max Honey & Lemon Flavour 100 mg/5 ml Syrup is indicated for the symptomatic relief of productive cough in adults and adolescents of 12 years and above.
4.2. Posology and method of administration
Posology
Adults and adolescents of 12 years and above:
10 ml (200 mg guaifenesin) 4 times a day. Maximum daily dose: 40 ml (800 mg guaifenesin)
Paediatric population
The safety and efficacy of Benylin Mucus Cough Max Honey & Lemon Flavour 100 mg/5 ml Syrup in children under 12 years has not yet been established. No data is available.
Elderly:
As per adults.
Hepatic/renal impairment
Caution should be exercised in severe hepatic and severe renal impairment (see Section 5.2).
If cough persists for more than 7 days, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache, a physician should be consulted.
Method of administration:
Oral
4.3. Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the active substance(s) or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1.
4.4. Special warnings and precautions for use
This product should not be used for persistent or chronic cough, such as occurs with asthma, or where cough is accompanied by excessive secretions, unless directed by a physician.
A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition. If cough persists for more than one week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache, a physician should be consulted.
Caution should be exercised when using the product in the presence of severe renal or severe hepatic impairment.
The concomitant use of cough suppressants is not recommended.
Contains approximately 2 g of sucrose and 7 g of glucose in each 10 ml dose. This should be taken into account in patients with diabetes mellitus. Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine. Sucrose and glucose may be harmful to the teeth.
This medicine contains 393 mg of alcohol (ethanol) in each 10 ml dose which is equivalent to 39.3 mg/ml. The amount in 10 ml of this medicine is equivalent to less than 10 ml beer or 4 ml wine.
The small amount of alcohol in this medicine will not have any noticeable effects This medicinal product contains 41.1 mg sodium per 10 ml, equivalent to 2.054% of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake of 2 g sodium for an adult.
This medicinal product contains 20 mg of sodium benzoate in each 10 ml dose.
This medicinal product contains 57.8 mg propylene glycol in each 10 ml dose.
4.5. Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
If urine is collected within 24 hours of a dose of this product a metabolite of guaifenesin may cause a colour interference with laboratory determinations of urinary 5- hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) and vanillylmandelic acid (VMA).
Expectorants such as guaifenesin should not be combined with cough suppressants in the treatment of cough since the combination is illogical and patients may be exposed to unnecessary adverse effects.
No interaction studies have been performed showing an interaction with guaifenesin.
4.6. Fertility, pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy
There are no or limited amount of data from the use of guaifenesin in pregnant women. Animal studies are insufficient with respect to reproductive toxicity (see section 5.3). Benylin Mucus Cough Max Honey & Lemon Flavour 100 mg/5 ml Syrup is not recommended during pregnancy and in women of childbearing potential not using contraception.
Breast-feeding
Guaifenesin is excreted in breast milk in small amounts. There is insufficient information on the effects of guaifenesin in newborns/infants. A decision must be made whether to discontinue breast-feeding or to discontinue/abstain from Benylin Mucus Cough Max Honey & Lemon Flavour 100 mg/5 ml Syrup therapy, taking into account the benefit of breast feeding for the child and the benefit of therapy for the woman.
Fertility
There is insufficient information available to determine whether guaifenesin has the potential to impair fertility.
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
Summary of the safety profile
Anaphylaxis has been reported.
The undesirable effects have been reported spontaneously during post-marketing use. Due to limited clinical trial data, a frequency cannot be estimated from the available data and is therefore classified as “not known”.
The following side effects may be associated with the use of guaifenesin:
SOC
Frequency Category
Adverse Event Term
Immune System Disorders
Not Known
Hypersensitivity reactions including pruritus and urticaria
Rash
Anaphylactic reaction
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Not Known
Abdominal pain upper, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting
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
Symptoms and signs
The symptoms and signs of overdose may include abdominal pain, nausea and drowsiness.
When taken in excess, guaifenesin may cause renal calculi.
Management
Treatment should be symptomatic and supportive.
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