Pharmacy Guide
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.
Boots Cough Syrup 3 Months Plus
⚠ 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 may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
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. By reporting side effects you can help provide information on the safety of this medicine.
How to store it
this medicine Keep tightly closed. Do not store above 25°C. Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children. Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.
Active ingredient Each 5 ml of syrup contains Glycerol 0.75 ml. Also contains: purified water, maltitol liquid (E965), citric acid, hyetellose, sodium citrate, sodium benzoate (E211), apple flavour. PL 00014/0500 Text prepared 05/15 Manufactured by the Marketing Authorisation holder The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA
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Frequently asked questions about Boots Cough Syrup 3 Months Plus
How do I take Boots Cough Syrup 3 Months Plus?
Boots Cough Syrup 3 Months Plus 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 Boots Cough Syrup 3 Months Plus?
The active substance in Boots Cough Syrup 3 Months Plus is glycerol.
Are there equivalent medicines to Boots Cough Syrup 3 Months Plus?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Benylin Infant's Cough Syrup, CalCough Infant Syrup, Tixylix Childrens Dry and Tickly Cough Syrup. In total there are 5 equivalent products. 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 Boots Cough Syrup 3 Months Plus, 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 Boots Cough Syrup 3 Months Plus 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
- 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 dry tickly coughs.
4.2. Posology and method of administration
For oral administration.
Children 3 months - 1 year: one 5ml spoonful three to four times a day.
Children 1 to 5 years: two 5ml spoonfuls three to four times a day.
Children under 3 months: not recommended.
4.3. Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
4.4. Special warnings and precautions for use
Not recommended for children under 3 months.
If symptoms persist for more than 3 days consult your doctor.
Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
4.5. Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
No clinically significant drug interactions.
4.6. Pregnancy and lactation
The safety of this product during pregnancy and lactation has not been established but is not thought to constitute a hazard.
4.7. Effects on ability to drive and use machines
No adverse effects known.
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.
4.9. Overdose
Overdosage with this product may possibly cause diarrhoea. Treatment should be symptomatic.
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Boots Cough Syrup 3 Months Plus. 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.
Medicines containing Glycerol
- Benylin Infant's Cough Syrup
- CalCough Infant Syrup
- Covonia Dry & Tickly Cough Linctus
- Glycerin BP
- Glycerin Suppositories BP 1g Infants' Size
- Glycerin Suppositories BP 2g Children's Size
- Glycerin Suppositories BP 4g Adult Size
- Glycerin, Lemon and Honey with Glucose
- Glycerol 1g Suppositories
- Glycerol 2g Suppositories
- Glycerol 4g Suppositories
- Tixylix Children’s cough Syrup
- Tixylix Childrens Dry and Tickly Cough Syrup
- Tixylix Infant Cough Syrup