Benylin Chesty Coughs Original 300ml

Benylin Chesty Coughs Original 300ml is a trusted medicine formulated to tackle those uncomfortable chesty coughs and associated congestion. It's suitable for adults and children aged 12 years and over, providing dual action relief to help you feel better.

How Benylin Chesty Coughs Original Works

This powerful cough syrup contains two key active ingredients:

• Diphenhydramine hydrochloride: An antihistamine that helps to calm your cough reflex and reduce dry secretions in your nose and chest, which can contribute to irritation.
• Levomenthol: Known for its decongestant properties, levomenthol helps to relieve congestion, making it easier to breathe when you're battling a cold or flu.

Together, these ingredients work to loosen mucus, soothe your throat, and provide relief from the heavy, congested feeling that often accompanies a chesty cough.

Why Choose Benylin Chesty Coughs Original 300ml?

• Dual-Action Relief: Targets both coughing and congestion for comprehensive symptom management.
• Trusted Brand: Benylin is a well-known name in cough and cold remedies, relied upon by families across the UK.
• Convenient Liquid Format: Easy to take, providing quick absorption for faster relief.
• Economical Pack Size: The 300ml bottle ensures you have enough on hand to tackle symptoms throughout your illness.

At Weldricks Pharmacy, we're dedicated to helping you manage everyday health confidently. With our free UK delivery over £40 and excellent customer reviews, you can trust us to provide professional care right to your door.

For oral use only. Do not take more than the stated dose shown.

Children under 12 years:

• Benylin Chesty Coughs Original 300ml is not recommended for children under 12 years old.

Adults and children aged 12 years and over:

• Take two 5 ml spoonfuls four times a day.
• Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours.

If symptoms persist, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. If anyone has too much, contact a doctor or your nearest Accident and Emergency Department (Casualty) taking the leaflet and pack with you. You should only take this medicine as required following the dosage instructions above carefully. If you forget to take a dose, take the next dose when needed. Do not take a double dose.

Do not use Benylin Chesty Coughs Original 300ml:

• If you have ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients.
• 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, or have taken in the last two weeks, drugs for depression known as Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs).
• For children under 12 years old.
• To make a child sleepy.

If any of these apply to you or your child, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without using Benylin Chesty Coughs Original 300ml.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist:

• If you suffer from liver or kidney problems.
• If you have a persistent cough such as occurs with bronchitis or emphysema; have asthma; are suffering from an asthma attack; or have a cough that produces a lot of mucus (phlegm).
• If you have difficulty with passing water or prostate problems (which may mean you need to pass water often).
• If you may have narrow-angle glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).
• If you are taking alcohol.
• If you have an intolerance to some sugars.
• If you are taking any other medicines containing diphenhydramine including any creams, ointments or gels.
• If you are taking any other medicines, including:
  • Opioid analgesics (drugs used to relieve pain e.g. codeine, tramadol, morphine).
  • Anticholinergic drugs e.g. antidepressants (drugs to treat mood disorders), atropine (used to treat some eye conditions and occasionally bowel conditions).
  • Minor tranquillisers (drugs used to relax muscles or decrease anxiety).
  • Sleeping tablets including barbiturates.
  • Antipsychotics (drugs used to treat delusions, hallucinations or confused thoughts).

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.

Pregnancy and Breast-feeding:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby.

Special warnings about this medicine:

This medicine may cause drowsiness. If affected, do not drive or operate machinery. Avoid alcoholic drink.

Some of the ingredients can cause problems:

• This medicine contains 1 g sucrose and 3.5 g liquid glucose 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 medicinal product contains 197 mg of alcohol (ethanol) in each 5 ml. The amount in 5 ml of this medicine is equivalent to less than 5 ml beer or 2 ml wine. Harmful for those suffering from alcoholism. To be taken into account in pregnant or breast-feeding women, children and high-risk groups such as patients with liver disease or epilepsy.
• Ponceau 4R (E124) may cause allergic reactions.
• This medicinal product contains 16.61 mg sodium per 5 ml. To be taken into consideration by patients on a controlled sodium diet.

If you experience any of the following, stop using the medicine and seek immediate help:

• Swelling of the face, lips and/or tongue.
• Allergic reactions including skin rashes (which may be severe and include blistering or peeling of the skin) and itching.
• Fits or numbness (paraesthesia).

If you experience any of the following, stop using the medicine and talk to your doctor:

• Increased awareness of heart beat (palpitations).
• Shakiness (tremor).
• Difficulty passing water.

Other effects which may occur include:

• Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people): Drowsiness.
• Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people): Dizziness, headache, excitability, slowness in movement or speech, blurred vision, unusual weakness, thick phlegm, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting.
• Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people): Irritability, hallucinations, nervousness, agitation, pins and needles (paraesthesia), sedation, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), a fast heartbeat, chest discomfort, low blood pressure, dry nose.
• Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people): Blood disorders, confusion, depression, involuntary movements, difficulty sleeping, shakiness (tremor), irregular heartbeat, increased awareness of heartbeat (palpitations), liver problems.

If you experience any side-effects not included above or are not sure about anything, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side-effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.

Storage Information:

• Do not store above 25°C.
• Discard the bottle 4 months after opening, even if there is syrup remaining.
• Keep the product out of the sight and reach 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.

Active ingredients: 14 mg Diphenhydramine hydrochloride and 2 mg Levomenthol in a 5ml dose.

Other ingredients are: Liquid glucose, sucrose, ethanol, glycerol, sodium citrate, saccharin sodium, citric acid monohydrate, sodium benzoate (E211), ammonium chloride, caramel T12 (E150), raspberry flavour, carbomer, Ponceau 4R (E124) and water.