BENYLIN® Chesty Coughs Original Medicine
What it does:
BENYLIN® Chesty Coughs Original provides deep penetrating relief and a soothing effect that allows you to get on with your day
How it works:
Active ingredient diphenhydramine hydrochloride is an antihistamine and works by relieving a cough.
Diphenhydramine also helps dry nasal secretions by preventing the natural body chemical histamine from binding to its receptors and producing a runny nose.
Levomenthol works to relieve stuffiness in the nose to help make breathing easier.
What is a chesty cough?
Chesty coughs are caused by a build-up of phlegm in the lungs and on the chest.
The cough mechanism kicks in to try and get rid of this excess mucus.
Can't find BENYLIN® Chesty Cough Original?
If your local pharmacy doesn't stock BENYLIN® Chesty Cough Original, please ask them to order via its unique PIP code:
150ml: 325-2616
300ml: 044-9371
Where to buy
Product Details
For oral use only.
Do not use more than the stated dose shown.
Only available at the pharmacy counter
Dosage: Adults and children aged 12 years and over: Take Two 5 ml spoonfuls every 4 - 6 hours, four times a day
Not suitable for children under 12 years
Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours. If symptoms persist, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Each 5ml contains Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 14mg and L-menthol 2mg. Contains Ammonium chloride, Liquid glucose, Sucrose, Ethanol 96%, Glycerol, Sodium citrate, Saccharin sodium, Citric acid monohydrate, Sodium benzoate (E 211), Caramel T12, Raspberry flavour 503.850/T (benzyl alcohol, propylene glycol (E 1520), ethanol), Carbomer, Ponceau 4R (E 124), Purified water
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Please read product leaflet before use. DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE, MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS. IF AFFECTED, DO NOT DRIVE OR OPERATE MACHINERY. AVOID ALCOHOLIC DRINK. Do not store above 25˚ C. Do not use if bottle seal is broken when purchased. Keep bottle tightly closed. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.