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BENYLIN® Children’s Chesty Cough Medicine

What it does:

BENYLIN® Children’s Chesty Coughs contains guaifenesin which helps thin and loosen mucus, and provides effective relief without causing drowsiness.

How it works:

It is sugar free and comes in a strawberry flavour. Suitable for children from 6 years.

What is a chesty cough?

Chesty coughs are caused by a build-up of phlegm and the cough mechanism kicks in to try and get rid of this excess phlegm to get it out of the body.

Can't find BENYLIN® Children's Chesty Cough?

If your local pharmacy doesn't stock BENYLIN® Children's Chesty Coughs, please ask them to order via its unique PIP code:

125ml: 347-4715

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Product Details

  • For oral use only.

  • Do not use more than the stated dose shown.

  • Only available at the pharmacy counter

Dosage: Children 6-12 years: Two 5ml spoonfuls 4 times daily

No more than 4 doses should be given in any 24hours. If symptoms persist for more than 5 days, talk to your doctor or pharmacist

Not suitable for children under 6 years.

Guaifenesin 50mg in each 5ml. Contains Glycerol, Sorbitol liquid (E420), Sodium citrate, Citric acid monohydrate, Sodium saccharin, Sodium benzoate (E211), Carmellose Sodium, Strawberry flavour (containing benzyl alcohol), Purified water

To view the patient information leaflet please

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Read the package leaflet before use. Do not give with any other cough and cold medicines. Ask a doctor before use if your child suffers from chronic cough, if he/she has asthma or is suffering from an acute asthma attack. Stop use and ask a healthcare professional if your child’s cough lasts for more than 5 days, comes back, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache. Diabetics: This product contains Sorbitol (2.525 g/5ml). Advice for older children and adults: As with all similar medicines, if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist if symptoms persist or worsen. Do not store above 25°C. Use within 4months of opening, Store in the original package. Do not use if bottle seal is broken when purchased. Keep bottle tightly closed. Keep out of the sight and reach of children