Product Details

Before taking this
medicine
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.
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.
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.

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding
■ Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before
taking this medicine if you are pregnant or
breast-feeding.
Special warnings about this medicine
■ This medicine may cause drowsiness. If affected,
do not operate machinery. Avoid alcoholic drink.
■ This medicine can affect your ability to drive.
Do not drive whilst taking this medicine until you
know how this medicine affects you.
It may be an offence to drive when taking this
medicine if your ability to drive safely is affected.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are not
sure whether it is safe for you to drive while
taking this medicine.
There is further information for patients who are
intending to drive in the UK – go to https://www.
gov.uk/drug-driving-law
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 breast-feeding women, children and high-risk
groups such as patients with liver disease

Storing this medicine
Do not store this product above 30ºC.
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.