Do not use this medicine:
- If you have ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients.
- For a child under 12 years of age.
If any of these apply to you, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without using Benylin Chesty Coughs Non-Drowsy.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist:
- If you suffer from liver or kidney problems.
- If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars.
- If you have had a cough for a few weeks that may be caused by asthma, or a cough which brings up a lot of mucus (phlegm).
- If you are taking alcohol.
If you are not sure about any of the medicines you are taking, show the bottle or pack to your pharmacist. If any of these bullet points apply to you now or in the past, talk to a doctor or pharmacist.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Some of the ingredients can cause problems:
- This medicine contains 3.5 g of glucose and 1 g of sucrose per 5 ml. This should be taken into account in patients with diabetes mellitus. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.
- This medicine contains 197 mg of alcohol (ethanol) in each 5 ml (5 vol %). The amount in 5 ml of this medicine is equivalent to less than 5 ml beer or 2 ml wine. This small amount of alcohol will not have any noticeable effects but can be harmful for those suffering from alcoholism. The ethanol content should be taken into account in pregnant or breastfeeding women, children and high-risk groups such as patients with liver disease or epilepsy.
- This product contains Ponceau 4R (E124) red colouring which may cause allergic reactions.
- This medicine contains 16.43 mg sodium (main component of cooking/table salt) in each 5 ml. This is equivalent to 0.82% of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult. To be taken into consideration by patients on a controlled sodium diet.
- This medicine contains 10 mg sodium benzoate (E211) in each 5 ml.
If anyone has too much, contact a doctor or your nearest Accident and Emergency Department (Casualty) taking this leaflet and pack with you. You should only take this medicine as required, following the dosage instructions carefully. If you forget to take a dose, take the next dose when needed. Do not take a double dose. If you experience any side-effects or are not sure about anything, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Storing this medicine:
- Do not store this product above 30°C.
- Store in the original container.
- Do not use if bottle seal is broken when purchased.
- Keep the product out of the reach and sight of children.
- Do not use your medicine after the date shown as an 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.