Benylin Children’s Cough & Sore Throat Syrup 1+ (125ml)

Benylin Dry Cough & Sore Throat for Children agred 1 year and over is a soothing syrup specially made to relieve dry, tickly coughs and sore throats in children. It helps calm throat irritation linked to colds, making your child feel more comfortable. The Glycerol and sugar mixture in the Syrup help soothe inflamed areas of your little one’s throat. The syrup is non-drowsy with a blackcurrant flavour.

The formula contains glycerol, which gently coats the throat to create a protective layer. This helps ease dryness and reduce irritation, calming the tickly sensation that can trigger coughing.

Designed to provide gentle relief, it helps support your child while their symptoms improve.

Active ingredients

Glycerin.

Other ingredient

Citric Acid Monohydrate, Sodium Benzoate (E211), Anthocyanin, Blackcurrant Flavour, Blackcurrant Juice, Liquid Glucose and Purified Water. 

This product contains 2.15 g glucose and 1.7 g sucrose in each 5 ml, which may be harmful to the teeth. If you have been told by your doctor that your child has an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before using this medicine. This should be taken into account in patients with diabetes.

This medicine contains 0.000053 mg benzyl alcohol in each 5ml which is equivalent to 0.000011 mg/ml.

Dosage

• Children 1-5 years, one 5ml spoonful.
• Children 5 years and over and adults, Two 5ml spoonful’s.
• Give the dose 3 or 4 times within 24 hours, as needed.

Additional Information

• Medication should be given by mouth as directed on the product label.
• Use the supplied measuring spoon or cup to ensure the correct dose for the child’s age.
• If your child does not feel better or starts to feel worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
• Do not use for more than a week in young children (less than 3 years old), unless advised by your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions

• Not suitable for children under the age of 1 years.
• Do not use if your child is allergic to any of the ingredients.  
• Consult a pharmacist or doctor before use if your child has a long-lasting cough, asthma, or other medical conditions.  
• Seek medical advice if symptoms persist or worsen. 

Storage

• Keep out of sight and reach of children.
• Do not store above 25ºC.
• Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.  

This medication is unlikely to cause side-effects unless your child is allergic to the ingredients.

If any of the following occur, take your child to see a doctor immediately.

• Unexplained wheezing or difficulty in breathing.
• Swelling of the face lips, tongue, neck or throat (severe allergic reactions).

For more information see Patient Information Leaflet.

Including any side effects that are not listed in the patient information leaflet, you can speak to your doctor or pharmacist about. Also, side effects can be reported directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or by searching “MHRA Yellow Card” in the Google Store or Apple App Store. Reporting side effects helps improve the safety of this medicine for yourself and future customers.