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.
Simple Linctus BP
⚠ 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 Citric acid monohydrate may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects,
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Frequently asked questions about Simple Linctus BP
What is the active substance in Simple Linctus BP?
The active substance in Simple Linctus BP is citric acid monohydrate.
Are there equivalent medicines to Simple Linctus BP?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Simple Linctus Paediatric BP, Simple Linctus Paediatric Sugar Free, Simple Linctus Paediatric Sugar Free. 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 Simple Linctus BP, 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 Simple Linctus BP 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: citric acid monohydrate
- 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 relief of the symptoms of coughs.
4.2. Posology and method of administration
Oral.
Recommended Doses
Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: One 5ml spoonful, repeated up to four times per day.
Children under 12 years: Not recommended.
4.3. Contraindications
None Known.
4.4. Special warnings and precautions for use
Keep out of the reach of children.
Not suitable for children under 12 years.
This product contains 4g of sucrose per 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.
This medicine contains less than 1mmol sodium (23 mg) per 5ml dose, that is to say essentially 'sodium-free'. This medicine contains 2.5mg sodium benzoate per 5ml dose.
4.5. Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
None known.
4.6. Pregnancy and lactation
No adverse effects are known for the product, however, as with all medicines use should be avoided during pregnancy unless recommended by a doctor.
4.7. Effects on ability to drive and use machines
None known.
4.8. Undesirable effects
Tabulated list of adverse reaction(s)
Adverse reactions frequency are defined using the following convention:
Very common (≥ 1/10); common (≥ 1/100 to < 1/10); uncommon (≥ 1/1,000 to < 1/100); rare (≥ 1/10,000 to < 1/1,000); very rare (< 1/10,000), not known (cannot be estimated from the available data).
System organ class (MedDRA)
Frequency
Adverse event
Immune System Disorders
Not known
Hypersensitivity
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
Overdose with this preparation is unlikely to occur due to the low concentrations of the ingredients, however, in the event, treatment should be symptomatic.
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Simple Linctus BP. 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.