Benylin Herbal Chesty Cough Sugar Free Syrup 100ml

NEW to Benylin® Benylin® Herbal Chesty Coughs Sugar Free Syrup (ivy leaf extract). Made from 100% naturally derived ivy leaf extract, used to relieve chesty coughs. Comes in a Sugar Free formulation. Traditional herbal medicinal product for use in chesty cough associated with common cold exclusively based on longstanding use as a traditional remedy.

Feature

Used to relieve chesty coughs associated with the common cold, based on traditional use only

Warnings

Do not exceed the stated dose. The use of this product in children under 12 years of age is not recommended because data are not sufficient and medical advice should be sought. If dyspnoea, fever or purulent sputum occurs, a doctor should be consulted. If the symptoms worsen, or persist longer than one week during the use of Benylin Herbal Chesty Coughs Sugar Free Syrup, a doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner should be consulted. Concomitant use with antitussives such as codeine or dextromethorphan is not recommended without medical advice. Caution is recommended in patients with gastritis or gastric ulcer. Benylin Herbal Chesty Coughs Sugar Free Syrup contains sorbitol. The additive effect of concomitantly administered products containing sorbitol (or fructose) and dietary intake of sorbitol (or fructose) should be taken into account. The content of sorbitol in medicinal products for oral use may affect the bioavailability of other medicinal products for oral use administered concomitantly. Each 4 ml of syrup contains 2832 mg of sorbitol (E 420). Patients with hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI) should not take/be given this medicinal product. Sorbitol may cause gastrointestinal discomfort and mild laxative effect.

Product Specification

4 ml of syrup contains 33 mg of extract (as dry extract) of Ivy leaf (Hedera helix L.) (DER 4-8:1), Extraction solvent: Ethanol 30% m/m. Other ingredients are: Sorbitol, liquid (non-crystallising) (E 420), Xanthan gum, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, anhydrous, Purified water

Uses

Adults, the elderly, and children aged 12 years and over: The recommended dose is 4 ml of syrup two to three times daily using the graduated measuring spoon provided.