Benylin Chesty Cough Original - 300ml

Benylin Chesty Cough is a cough syrup formulated to relieve chesty coughs by loosening and thinning mucus in the airways, making it easier to cough up. This over-the-counter medication is intended to provide relief from chesty cough symptoms, which are often characterised by a productive cough with thick or sticky mucus.

Usage Instructions

For oral use only.
Do not take more than the stated dose shown.
Benylin Chesty Coughs Original is not recommended for children under 12 years old.

Ingredients

• The active ingredient is typically guaifenesin, which helps break down and thin mucus.
• Other ingredients may include glycerol, sodium citrate, saccharin sodium, carbomer, and various flavorings.

Warnings

1. Consult a Healthcare Professional: Before using Benylin Chesty Cough, consult with a healthcare provider or doctor, especially if you have underlying health conditions, are taking other medications, or are pregnant or breastfeeding.

2. Storage: Store Benylin Chesty Cough in a cool, dry place, and keep it out of the reach of children.

Side Effects

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.

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, and low blood pressure.
• Dry nose.

Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):

• Blood disorders.
  
• Confusion, depression, involuntary movements, difficulty sleeping, and shakiness (tremor).
  
• Irregular heartbeat, increased awareness of heartbeat (palpitations).
  
• Liver problems.

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.1476.pdf