Benylin Infants Cough Syrup 125 ml

Before giving the 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 3 months old.

If s/he is allergic to any of the ingredients.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist

If your child has an intolerance to some sugars

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

Babies under 3 months

Do not give to babies under 3 months

Children from 3 months to 5 years

Children 3 months to 1 year             ||| one 5ml spoonful
Children 1 to 5 years                         ||| two 5ml spoonfuls

Give the dose 3 or 4 times within 24 hours, if needed.

If symptoms persist for more than 3 days, consult your doctor.

If anyone has taken too much

If anyone has taken too much of this product, contact a doctor or your nearest Accident and Emergency Department (Casualty), taking this pack with you.

If you forget to give this 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 side-effects unless your child is allergic to the ingredients.

If your child experiences any side-effects or you are not sure about anything, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side-effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side-effects not listed on this carton. You can also report side-effects directly via the Yellow Card scheme Website

By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine

Storing this Medicine

Do not give this medicine after the expiry date shown on the bottle. Do not store above 25°C. Keep the bottle tightly closed. Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Medicines should not be disposed 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

If your child has an intolerance to some sugars

Some of the ingredients can cause problems

This product contains maltitol. 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.

Maltitol may have a mild laxative effect. Calorific value 2.3 kcal/g maltitol.

The active ingredient is: Glycerol 0.75ml.

Other ingredients are: Purified water, maltitol liquid (E965), Citric Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Citrate and Sodium Benzoate (E211). The flavouring is apple.

What the medicine looks like

Benylin Infant’s Cough Syrup is a colourless liquid available in 125ml bottles.

It contains 0.75ml of the active ingredient, glycerol, in every 5 ml of medicine