Benylin Children's Cough Syrup - 125ml Blackcurrant

Keep the bottle tightly closed. There are no special storage instructions for this medicine.

Dose: for oral use only Children 1 - 5 years old: Give one 5 ml spoonful. Children 5 years and over and adults (including the elderly): Give two 5 ml spoonfuls. Give the dose 3 or 4 times within 24 hours, if needed. If your child does not feel better or starts to feel worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist. If you forget a dose, give the next dose when needed. Do not give a double dose. Do not give to children under 1 year old. Benylin Children's Dry Cough and Sore Throat Syrup relieves irritating, dry coughs and sore throats.

How to use this medicine
Check the information below to see how much medicine to give.
For oral use only.
Do not give more than the stated dose shown below.
Do not overfill the spoon.
There is a double-ended spoon in the pack.
Children under 1 year
Do not give to children under 1 year old.
Children 1 year and over and Adults
Age: Children 1 - 5 years; Dose: One 5 ml spoonful
Age: Children 5 years and over and adults (including the elderly); Dose: Two 5 ml spoonfuls
Give the dose 3 to 4 times within 24 hours, if needed.
If symptoms persist, contact your doctor.
Do not give this medicine after the expiry date shown on the bottle. Retain carton for full instructions.
Before giving this medicine to your child
This product is suitable for most people, but a few people should not use it. If you are in any doubt you should contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not give your child this medicine...
If s/he is under 1 year old
If s/he is allergic to any of the ingredients.
If any of these bullet points apply, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without using Benylin Children's Blackcurrant Flavour Cough Syrup.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist...
If your child has an intolerance to some sugars
If this applies to your child now or in the past, talk to a doctor or pharmacist.
Some of the the ingredients can cause problems
This product contains 0.8 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.
Carbohydrate content of this medicine is 3.4 g per 5 ml.
If anyone has taken too much
If anyone has taken too much of this product, contact a doctor or your nearest Accident & Emergency department (Casualty), taking this pack with you.
If you forget to give the medicine
If you forget a dose, give the next dose when needed. Do not give a double dose.
Possible side-effects
This medicine is unlikely to cause side-effects unless your child is allergic to the ingredients. If your child experiences any of the following, stop giving the medicine and seek immediate medical help:
Unexplained wheezing or difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat.
If your child experiences any other side-effects or you are not sure about anything, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children. 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.

Not Applicable

Safety Warning:
This product is suitable for most people, but a few people should not use it. If you are in any doubt contact your doctor or pharmacist. Do not give your child this medicine if s/he is allergic to any of the ingredients. If your child has an intolerance to some sugars whether this applies to your child now or in the past, talk to a doctor or pharmacist. You can take this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If anyone has taken too much of this product, contact a doctor or your nearest Accident & Emergency department (Casualty), taking this pack with you. Do not give this medicine after the expiry date shown on the bottle. Keep the bottle tightly closed. There are no special storage instructions for this medicine. Keep out of the sight and reach of children. This medicine is unlikely to cause side-effects unless your child is allergic to the ingredients. If your child experiences any of the following, stop giving the medicine and seek immediate medical help. See a doctor at once: Unexplained wheezing or difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, neck or throat (severe allergic reactions). If your child experiences any other side-effects not listed here or if you are not sure about anything, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Some of the ingredients can cause problems: 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. Carbohydrate content of this medicine is 3.4 g per 5 ml. This medicine contains 3.53mg propylene glycol (E1520) in each 5ml dose, which is equivalent to 0.71mg/ml. This medicine contains 10 mg sodium benzoate (E211) in each 5ml which is equivalent to 2 g/ml. This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per 5 ml, that is to say essentially sodium-free. This medicine contains 0.000053 mg benzyl alcohol in each 5ml which is equivalent to 0.000011 mg/ml. Benzyl alcohol may cause allergic reactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you are pregnant or breast-feeding or if you have a liver or kidney disease. This is because large amounts of benzyl alcohol can build-up in your body and may cause side effects (called metabolic acidosis). Do not use for more than a week in young children (less than 3 years old), unless advised by your doctor or pharmacist. This is due to an increased risk due to accumulation in young children.

Distributor:
Johnson & Johnson Ltd
50-100 Holmers Farm Way
High Wycombe
HP12 4EG
UK

Johnson & Johnson (Ireland) Ltd
Office 5, 6 & 7 Block 5
High Street
Tallaght
Dublin 24
D24 YK8N

Benylin

GB:
McNeil Products Ltd.
50-100 Holmers Farm Way
High Wycombe
HP12 4EG

IE:
Office 5, 6 & 7 Block 5
High Street
Tallaght
Dublin 24
D24 YK8N

Johnson & Johnson Ltd
50-100 Holmers Farm Way
High Wycombe
HP12 4EG
UK