BENYLIN DRY COUGHS (ORIGINAL)
Active substance: DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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2 Before taking this medicine
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Dry Coughs Original
diphenhydramine, dextromethorphan, levomenthol This medicine is used to help relieve dry, irritating coughs. This medicine is for use by adults and children aged 12 years and over. Do not take this medicine: There are some people who should not use this medicine. To find out if you are one of them see section 2 c If you have ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients. For the list of ingredients see section 6 c Speak to your doctor: If you suffer from any of the conditions mentioned in section 2. See section 2 c If you are taking any other medicines. See section 2 c Follow the dosage instructions carefully. These are shown in the table. See section 3 c
This medicine is suitable for most people but a few people should not use it. If you are in any doubt, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Do not use this medicine
If you have ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients. If you suffer from lung disease. If you have prostate problems. (Difficulty with passing water or needing to pass water often). If you have narrow-angle glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye). 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. If any of these apply to you, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without using Benylin Dry Coughs Original.
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 sodium benzoate, which can irritate the skin, eyes and mucous membranes. This medicine contains sucrose and liquid glucose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product. Contains 3.5 g glucose per 5 ml. Contains 1 g sucrose per 5 ml. This should be taken into account in patients with diabetes mellitus. This medicinal product contains 5 vol % ethanol (alcohol), i.e. up to 200 mg per 5 ml, equivalent to 5 ml beer, 2 ml wine per 5 ml. This can be harmful for those suffering from alcoholism. The ethanol content should be taken into account in pregnant or breastfeeding 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 16.7 mg sodium per 5 ml. To be taken in consideration by patients on a controlled sodium diet.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist
If you suffer from liver or kidney problems. If you are taking alcohol. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars. If you are taking any other medicines, including: anticholinergic drugs e.g. antihistamines (drugs used to treat allergies). 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). barbiturates (a kind of sleeping tablet). If you are not sure about any of the medicines you are taking, show the bottle or pack to your pharmacist. If any of the bullet points apply to you now or in the past, talk to a doctor or pharmacist.
Now read this whole leaflet carefully before you use this medicine. Keep the leaflet: you might need it again.
1 What the medicine is for
Benylin Dry Coughs Original is a medicine which is used to help relieve dry, irritating coughs. The liquid contains diphenhydramine hydrochloride which is an antihistamine that helps relieve coughing and dry secretions in the nose and chest, dextromethorphan hydrobromide which is an antitussive to help stop coughing and levomenthol which helps you breathe more easily by relieving congestion. The medicine is for use in adults and children aged 12 years and over.
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3 How to take this medicine
Check the table that follows to see how much medicine to take.
Mild effects which may occur include:
Drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision. Dry mouth, nose and throat. Upset stomach. Vomiting. Nausea. Problems with passing water.
What the medicine looks like
Benylin Dry Coughs Original is a clear red syrup, available in 150 ml glass bottles. Product Licence holder: McNeil Products Ltd, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3UG, UK. Manufacturer: Famar Orlans, 5 avenue de Concyr, 45071 Orleans, Cedex 2, France. This leaflet was revised January 2010. Benylin is a registered trade mark.
For oral use only. Do not take more than the stated dose shown.
Children under 12 years
Do not give to children under 12 years old.
If you experience any side-effects not included in this leaflet or are not sure about anything, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Adults and children aged 12 years and over
Age Dose Adults and children Take two 5 ml spoonfuls four times a day. aged 12 years and over Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours. If symptoms persist, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
5 Storing this medicine
Do not store this product above 30C. Store in the original container. Keep the product out of the reach and sight 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.
If anyone has too much
If anyone has too much contact a doctor or your nearest Accident and Emergency Department (Casualty) taking this leaflet and pack with you.
6 Further information
What's in this medicine?
The active ingredients in 5 ml of Benylin Dry Coughs Original are: 14 mg Diphenhydramine hydrochloride, 6.5 mg Dextromethorphan hydrobromide and 2 mg Levomenthol. Other ingredients are: Liquid glucose, sucrose, ethanol, glycerol, sodium citrate, saccharin sodium, citric acid monohydrate, sodium benzoate (E211), caramel (E150), raspberry flavour, carbomer, Ponceau 4R (E124) and water.
If you forget to take the medicine
If you forget to take a dose, take the next dose when needed. Do not take a double dose.
4 Possible side-effects
Benylin Dry Coughs Original can have side-effects, like all medicines, although these don't affect everyone and are usually mild.
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If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Dry Coughs Original
diphenhydramine, dextromethorphan, levomenthol This medicine is used to help relieve dry, irritating coughs. This medicine is for use by adults and children aged 12 years and over. Do not take this medicine: There are some people who should not use this medicine. To find out if you are one of them see section 2 c If you have ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients. For the list of ingredients see section 6 c Speak to your doctor: If you suffer from any of the conditions mentioned in section 2. See section 2 c If you are taking any other medicines. See section 2 c Follow the dosage instructions carefully. These are shown in the table. See section 3 c
This medicine is suitable for most people but a few people should not use it. If you are in any doubt, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Do not use this medicine
If you have ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients. If you suffer from lung disease. If you have prostate problems. (Difficulty with passing water or needing to pass water often). If you have narrow-angle glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye). 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. If any of these apply to you, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without using Benylin Dry Coughs Original.
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 sodium benzoate, which can irritate the skin, eyes and mucous membranes. This medicine contains sucrose and liquid glucose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product. Contains 3.5 g glucose per 5 ml. Contains 1 g sucrose per 5 ml. This should be taken into account in patients with diabetes mellitus. This medicinal product contains 5 vol % ethanol (alcohol), i.e. up to 200 mg per 5 ml, equivalent to 5 ml beer, 2 ml wine per 5 ml. This can be harmful for those suffering from alcoholism. The ethanol content should be taken into account in pregnant or breastfeeding 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 16.7 mg sodium per 5 ml. To be taken in consideration by patients on a controlled sodium diet.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist
If you suffer from liver or kidney problems. If you are taking alcohol. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars. If you are taking any other medicines, including: anticholinergic drugs e.g. antihistamines (drugs used to treat allergies). 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). barbiturates (a kind of sleeping tablet). If you are not sure about any of the medicines you are taking, show the bottle or pack to your pharmacist. If any of the bullet points apply to you now or in the past, talk to a doctor or pharmacist.
Now read this whole leaflet carefully before you use this medicine. Keep the leaflet: you might need it again.
1 What the medicine is for
Benylin Dry Coughs Original is a medicine which is used to help relieve dry, irritating coughs. The liquid contains diphenhydramine hydrochloride which is an antihistamine that helps relieve coughing and dry secretions in the nose and chest, dextromethorphan hydrobromide which is an antitussive to help stop coughing and levomenthol which helps you breathe more easily by relieving congestion. The medicine is for use in adults and children aged 12 years and over.
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3 How to take this medicine
Check the table that follows to see how much medicine to take.
Mild effects which may occur include:
Drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision. Dry mouth, nose and throat. Upset stomach. Vomiting. Nausea. Problems with passing water.
What the medicine looks like
Benylin Dry Coughs Original is a clear red syrup, available in 150 ml glass bottles. Product Licence holder: McNeil Products Ltd, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3UG, UK. Manufacturer: Famar Orlans, 5 avenue de Concyr, 45071 Orleans, Cedex 2, France. This leaflet was revised January 2010. Benylin is a registered trade mark.
For oral use only. Do not take more than the stated dose shown.
Children under 12 years
Do not give to children under 12 years old.
If you experience any side-effects not included in this leaflet or are not sure about anything, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Adults and children aged 12 years and over
Age Dose Adults and children Take two 5 ml spoonfuls four times a day. aged 12 years and over Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours. If symptoms persist, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
5 Storing this medicine
Do not store this product above 30C. Store in the original container. Keep the product out of the reach and sight 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.
If anyone has too much
If anyone has too much contact a doctor or your nearest Accident and Emergency Department (Casualty) taking this leaflet and pack with you.
6 Further information
What's in this medicine?
The active ingredients in 5 ml of Benylin Dry Coughs Original are: 14 mg Diphenhydramine hydrochloride, 6.5 mg Dextromethorphan hydrobromide and 2 mg Levomenthol. Other ingredients are: Liquid glucose, sucrose, ethanol, glycerol, sodium citrate, saccharin sodium, citric acid monohydrate, sodium benzoate (E211), caramel (E150), raspberry flavour, carbomer, Ponceau 4R (E124) and water.
If you forget to take the medicine
If you forget to take a dose, take the next dose when needed. Do not take a double dose.
4 Possible side-effects
Benylin Dry Coughs Original can have side-effects, like all medicines, although these don't affect everyone and are usually mild.
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