Benylin Cough Syrup Menthol

Benylin Cough Syrup Menthol is a soothing cough medicine containing Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride, a sedating antihistamine with cough-suppressing properties, together with Levomenthol for a cooling, refreshing menthol sensation. It is formulated to provide symptomatic relief from dry, irritating and tickly coughs and associated congestive symptoms.

Because diphenhydramine can cause drowsiness, Benylin Cough Syrup Menthol may be particularly suited to cough symptoms experienced during the evening or at night when coughing is disturbing rest or sleep.

Key Benefits

• Symptomatic relief from troublesome coughs
• Helps calm dry, irritating and tickly coughs
• Contains Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride with antitussive and antihistamine properties
• Contains cooling Levomenthol for a soothing menthol sensation
• Helps relieve associated congestive symptoms
• Useful when coughing is disturbing rest or sleep
• Soothing liquid syrup formulation
• Convenient oral format

Key Ingredients

• Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride – A sedating antihistamine with cough-suppressing properties that helps reduce the urge to cough and relieve troublesome coughing. Its sedating action means it can cause drowsiness.
• Levomenthol – Provides the characteristic cooling menthol sensation, helping soothe and refresh the mouth and throat.

Full Ingredients

Principal active ingredient: Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride. Also contains Levomenthol and additional excipients to produce the syrup, flavour and consistency of the medicine.

Formulations and strengths of Benylin cough products can differ between countries and product versions. Always check the current bottle, carton and patient information leaflet for the exact active ingredient strength and complete excipient list before use.

Patient Information Leaflet

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How to Use

For oral use only. Take according to the age-appropriate dosage stated on the current bottle and patient information leaflet. Measure each dose carefully using the supplied measuring device where provided. Leave the recommended interval between doses and do not exceed the stated maximum daily dose.

Because this medicine contains a sedating antihistamine, it may cause drowsiness. Avoid driving, cycling or operating machinery if affected. Do not use for longer than recommended. If the cough persists, worsens or is accompanied by other concerning symptoms, seek medical advice.

Suitable For

Suitable for people requiring short-term symptomatic relief from a dry, irritating or troublesome cough, subject to the age restrictions, contraindications and dosage instructions stated on the current product. May be particularly useful where coughing is persistent or interfering with rest.

Pack Information

• Product type: Cough suppressant / antihistamine syrup
• Key active: Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
• Additional ingredient: Levomenthol
• Flavour: Menthol
• Uses: Symptomatic cough & associated congestive symptom relief
• Administration: Oral use

Warnings

• May cause drowsiness. If affected, do not drive, cycle or operate machinery.
• Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine, as alcohol may increase its sedative effects.
• Do not combine with other medicines containing diphenhydramine, including topical preparations, or with other sedating antihistamines unless appropriately advised.
• Extra caution required with medicines that cause drowsiness or CNS depression, including sleeping medicines, sedatives, opioid analgesics and some medicines for anxiety or mental health conditions.
• Check suitability before use in people with relevant medical conditions and during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
• Always read the current patient information leaflet and product packaging before use, as strength, dosage, age restrictions, ingredients and warnings may differ between Benylin formulations.

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