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Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Glycerin, Lemon and Honey with Glucose
⚠ 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
As with all medicines, this medicine can have side effects, although these don't affect everyone. If you get any of these serious side effects, stop taking the medicine and see a doctor at once:
- Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat (severe allergic reactions). If you notice any other side effects, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist. They will tell you what to do. 92768912007
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Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. 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 more information on the safety of this medicine.
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3. Further information
If you accidentally take too much see a doctor straight away. Take the pack with you to show which medicine you have swallowed.
- Do not use after the expiry date. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
- Return any unused medicine to the pharmacy for disposal. The active ingredients per 5ml are: glycerol (E422)1.36g. The other ingredients are: honey, lemon essence, lemon juice, citric acid monohydrate (E330), sucrose, purified water and liquid glucose.
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Proof Number: 1 Date: 29.07.2020 Operator: GKE Artwork Number: 1154458 CRN: 17497
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What the medicine looks like Glycerin Lemon and Honey with Glucose is a pale straw coloured syrupy liquid. It is supplied in 200ml bottles. This label was last revised in July 2020. 92768912007
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Braille Warning! Cirrus cannot accept responsibility for any errors in this proof after approval by the customer. Whilst extreme care is taken in the setting of Braille, the customer must take the final responsibility for its accuracy. There is no single European Braille authority and there are many different Braille formats in existence, with country specific characters. This Braille is set to the Marburg Medium format unless you have requested otherwise. When you sign this proof you are signifying full approval of the Braille text and specification.
Frequently asked questions about Glycerin, Lemon and Honey with Glucose
What is the active substance in Glycerin, Lemon and Honey with Glucose?
The active substance in Glycerin, Lemon and Honey with Glucose is glycerol.
Are there equivalent medicines to Glycerin, Lemon and Honey with Glucose?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Covonia Dry & Tickly Cough Linctus, Glycerin BP. 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 Glycerin, Lemon and Honey with Glucose, 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 Glycerin, Lemon and Honey with Glucose 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
A soothing preparation for relief of the symptoms of coughs and sore throats.
4.2. Posology and method of administration
Oral.
Recommended doses
Adults: two 5ml spoonfuls.
Children over 1 year: one 5ml spoonful.
Dosage schedule
May be repeated every 4 hours if required.
The product may be taken for up to 5 days, following which, if symptoms persist, medical advice should be sought.
Shake the bottle.
4.3. Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
4.4. Special warnings and precautions for use
Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
Not suitable for children under 1 year.
This product contains 3.3g of sucrose per 10ml dose. To be taken into account in people with diabetes mellitus. Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.
If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
4.5. Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
None known.
4.6. Fertility, pregnancy and lactation
No adverse effects are considered likely if this product is used in the above conditions, however, as with all medicines, its use should be avoided unless recommended by a doctor.
4.7. Effects on ability to drive and use machines
None 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
Overdose with this preparation is unlikely to occur, however, large doses of glycerin may cause thirst, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, hyperglycaemia, dehydration, dizziness and mental confusion. Cardiac arrhythmias have been reported. Treatment should be symptomatic.
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Glycerin, Lemon and Honey with Glucose. 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
- 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
- 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