Benylin Children's Chesty Coughs 125ml

Benylin Children's Chesty Coughs 125ml is specifically formulated for children aged 6 to 12 years to help relieve the symptoms of a chesty cough. The active ingredient, guaifenesin, works as an expectorant, increasing the volume of fluid in the airways. This action thins and loosens the thick mucus (phlegm) on the chest, making it less sticky and easier for your child to cough up.

Key Benefits of Benylin Children's Chesty Coughs 125ml:

• Effective Relief: Contains guaifenesin to help clear chest congestion.
• Child-Friendly Formula: Strawberry flavour, sugar-free, and colour-free for easier administration.
• Non-Drowsy: Allows your child to continue with their daily activities without feeling sleepy.
• Trusted Brand: From Benylin, a name parents trust for cough and cold relief.

A chesty cough often accompanies colds and flu, where mucus builds up in the lungs and airways. By helping to thin this mucus, Benylin Children's Chesty Coughs 125ml supports your child's natural clearing mechanism, helping them to recover quicker.

For oral use only. Always read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.

Dose:

• Children 6 to 12 years: Two 5 ml spoonfuls (10 ml) four times a day.

Important:

• Not suitable for children under 6 years old.
• Do not use more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
• Do not exceed the stated dose.

Ask a doctor before use if your child suffers from chronic cough, has asthma, or is suffering from an acute asthma attack. Stop use and ask a healthcare professional if your child's cough lasts for more than 5 days, comes back, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache. Do not give with any other cough and cold medicines.

Diabetics: This product contains Sorbitol (carbohydrate content approximately 1.78 g per 5 ml).

Advice for older children and adults: As with all similar medicines, if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.

Please consult your doctor or pharmacist if symptoms persist or worsen.

Do not use if bottle seal is broken when purchased.

Do not use this medicine if:

• Your child has ever had a bad reaction to this product or any of its ingredients.
• Your child is taking any other cough and cold medicine.
• Your child is aged under 6 years.

If any of these apply, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without using Benylin Children's Chesty Coughs 125ml.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if:

• Your child suffers from liver or kidney problems.
• Your child has a persistent cough, such as occurs with asthma, or a cough that produces a lot of mucus (phlegm).

Some ingredients can cause problems:

• This medicine contains sorbitol. If your doctor has told you that you (or your child) have an intolerance to some sugars or have been diagnosed with hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI), talk to your doctor before taking this medicine. Sorbitol may cause gastrointestinal discomfort and a mild laxative effect.
• This medicinal product contains sodium (33.04 mg per 10 ml), benzoate salt (25.2 mg per 10 ml), and benzyl alcohol (0.1 mg per 10 ml). Benzyl alcohol may cause allergic reactions.

Possible Side-Effects:

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side-effects, although not everybody gets them. If your child experiences any of the following, stop using the medicine and seek immediate help:

• Allergic reactions including skin rashes (which may be severe and include blistering and peeling), hives and itching.

Other effects that may occur include:

• Stomach pain or discomfort, diarrhoea, vomiting and nausea.

If your child experiences any side-effects not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.

Storage:

• Do not store above 25°C.
• Store in the original package.
• Keep bottle tightly closed.
• Discard the bottle 4 months after opening.
• Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
• Do not use after the end of the month shown as an expiry date on the packaging.

The active ingredient in 5 ml of Benylin Children's Chesty Coughs 125ml is 50 mg Guaifenesin.

Other ingredients are: Glycerol, sorbitol liquid (E420), carmellose sodium, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, sodium benzoate (E211), citric acid monohydrate, strawberry flavour (containing benzyl alcohol) and water.