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.
CalCough Infant 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 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. Babies under 3 months Do not give to babies under 3 months. Children from 3 months to 5 years Age How much Children 3 months to 1 year One 5 ml spoonful Children 1 – 5 years Two 5 ml spoonfuls
- Give the dose 3 or 4 times within 24 hours, if needed.
- If symptoms persist for more than 3 days, consult your doctor. 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. IF YOU FORGET TO GIVE THE MEDICINE If you forget a dose, give the next dose when needed. DO NOT give a double dose. TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST If your child has an intolerance to some sugars. SOME OF THE INGREDIENTS CAN CAUSE PROBLEMS
- This product contains maltitol. If you have been told by your doctor that your child has an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before using this product. This should be taken into account in patients with diabetes.
- Maltitol may have a mild laxative effect. Calorific value 2.3 kcal/g maltitol.
- This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per 5ml, that is to say essentially 'sodium-free'.
- This medicine contains 10 mg sodium benzoate (E211) in each 5ml which is equivalent to 2mg/ml.
- This medicine contains 18.24 mg propylene glycol (E1520) in each 5ml which is equivalent to 3.65 mg/ml.
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BRAILLE PREVIEW
Possible side-effects This medicine is unlikely to cause side-effects unless your child is allergic to the ingredients. If your child experiences any side-effects or you are not sure about anything, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting of side-effects:
Further information What's in this medicine The active ingredient is: Glycerol 0.75 ml Other ingredients are: Purified water, maltitol liquid (E965), citric acid, hydroxyethylcellulose, sodium citrate and sodium benzoate (E211). The flavouring is apple (containing propylene glycol (E1520)). What the medicine looks like CALCOUGH® Infant Syrup is a colourless liquid available in 125 ml bottles. It contains 0.75 ml of the active ingredient, glycerol, in every 5 ml of medicine.
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Storing this medicine Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Do not store above 25°C. Keep the bottle tightly closed. Do not use after the end of the month shown as the expiry date on the packaging. 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.
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If you get any side-effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible
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.
calcough infant syrup
CHILD
Product / Eurocode / Mat. ID Code 90066003
New Component / Item Code
65249732
PC Spec
PC-0010023
Old Component / Item Code
900205E
Languages
English
Job / Version No.
404452553_r0
Magenta
FLEXO
Black
FLEXO
REPRESENTATION:
FLEXO
PANTONE 368 C
PANTONE 2172 C
Varnish
FLEXO
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Colours represented with a diagonal line have been modified to aid PDF approval.
INSTRUCTION No changes or modifications allowed to approved artwork file without written consent from local Kenvue affiliate.
Label Iniston Mucosidad and Congestion Nasal
Substrate
WHITE
Technical Code
Soothes & relieves tickly coughs DOSAGE: For oral use only. Use the measuring spoon provided.
Infant Syrup Glycerol Apple Flavour
3+ Months
2 125 ml
MANUFACTURING SITE Reference
EXP.:
Cyan
Date 01-02-2026
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CHILD
Product / Eurocode / Mat. ID Code 90066003
CONTENTS: Each 5 ml of syrup contains: Glycerol 0.75 ml. Other ingredients include: Maltitol liquid (E965), Sodium benzoate (E211), propylene glycol (E1520). Please consult your doctor or pharmacist if symptoms persist for more than 3 days. Read and retain carton for full instructions. Keep bottle tightly closed. Do not store above 25°C.
65249732
TECHNICAL DETAILS Component
Label
Plant
McNeil Iberica
Dimensions
116 x 51 mm
Master Dieline
JJSC_00335_V3
Date 19-05-2023
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
FONTS USED
Braille Grid Colour target for plant
CR0053
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Interstate-LightCondensed
SMALLEST TEXT SIZE
6.48 pt AVE. TEXT SIZE
7 pt LARGEST TEXT SIZE
13.00 pt
Children 3 months to 1 year: One 5 ml spoonful. Children 1 to 5 years: Two 5 ml spoonfuls. Give the dose 3 or 4 times within 24 hours, if needed.
Not suitable for children under 3 months.
KEEP OUT OF THE SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN. PL 15513/0168 McNeil Products Ltd, RG1 1LN, UK Manufacturer: McNeil Iberica S.L.U., 28805 Madrid, Spain. 65249732
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Project Name / Design EMEA/Calcough/Infant Syrup/125ml/GB/Label/65249732/UK Address Change/CRD 15326/NO CDB
Frequently asked questions about CalCough Infant Syrup
How do I take CalCough Infant Syrup?
CalCough Infant 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 CalCough Infant Syrup?
The active substance in CalCough Infant Syrup is glycerol.
Are there equivalent medicines to CalCough Infant Syrup?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Benylin Infant's Cough Syrup, Boots Cough Syrup 3 Months Plus, 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 CalCough Infant 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 CalCough Infant 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
- 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
Posology
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.
Method of administration
For oral use.
4.3. Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the ingredients listed in section 6.1.
Not recommended for children under 3 months.
Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine.
4.4. Special warnings and precautions for use
Diabetics should take note that glycerol may affect blood sugar levels.
If symptoms persist for more than 3 days or get worse, patients should stop use and consult a doctor.
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per 5ml, that is to say essentially 'sodium-free'.
This medicine contains 10 mg sodium benzoate (E211) in each 5ml which is equivalent to 2mg/ml.
This medicine contains 18.24 mg propylene glycol (E1520) in each 5ml which is equivalent to 3.65 mg/ml.
4.5. Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
No clinically significant drug interactions.
4.6. Fertility, pregnancy and lactation
Not applicable.
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
Maltitol may have a mild laxative effect.
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
Overdose with this product may possibly cause diarrhoea.
Treatment
Treatment should be symptomatic and supportive.
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about CalCough Infant 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.
Medicines containing Glycerol
- Benylin Infant's Cough Syrup
- Boots Cough Syrup 3 Months Plus
- 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