Benylin Non-Drowsy Chesty Cough Syrup is an expectorant cough medicine formulated to provide symptomatic relief from chesty, productive coughs. It helps loosen mucus (phlegm) from the lungs so that it can be coughed up more easily — without causing drowsiness, making it ideal for daytime use.
Key Benefits
- Provides relief from chesty and productive coughs
- Contains Guaifenesin 100mg per 5ml — helps loosen and thin mucus in the lungs
- Contains Levomenthol 1.1mg per 5ml — eases congestion with a cooling, soothing sensation
- Helps make phlegm easier to cough up
- Non-drowsy formula — suitable for use during normal daily activities
- Suitable for adults and children aged 12 years and over
- Convenient large 300ml bottle
- Ideal for short-term symptomatic relief of troublesome chesty coughs
Key Ingredients
- Guaifenesin 100mg/5ml – An expectorant that helps loosen and thin mucus in the lungs, making accumulated phlegm easier to bring up when coughing.
- Levomenthol 1.1mg/5ml – Provides a characteristic cooling sensation and helps you breathe more easily by easing congestion.
How to Use
For oral use only.
Adults and children aged 12 years and over: Take two 5ml spoonfuls (10ml) four times daily. Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
This formulation is not recommended for children under 12 years of age. Measure each dose carefully and do not exceed the stated dose. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Ingredients
Each 5ml contains: Guaifenesin 100mg, Levomenthol 1.1mg.
Other ingredients include Sucrose, Liquid Glucose, Ethanol, Glycerol, Sodium Citrate, Saccharin Sodium, Citric Acid Monohydrate, Sodium Benzoate (E211), Ponceau 4R (E124), Caramel T12 (E150), Carbomer, Concentrated Raspberry Essence, Natural Sweetness Enhancer and Purified Water.
Always check the current bottle and patient information leaflet for the most up-to-date ingredient information.
Patient Information Leaflet
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Suitable For
Ideal for adults and children aged 12 years and over experiencing a chesty or productive cough where mucus or phlegm needs to be loosened and cleared. Its non-drowsy formulation makes it particularly suitable for daytime use, including when working or carrying out normal daily activities.
Pack Information
- Product: Benylin Non-Drowsy Chesty Cough Syrup
- Size: 300ml
- Product type: Expectorant cough syrup
- Active ingredients: Guaifenesin & Levomenthol
- Strength: Guaifenesin 100mg/5ml & Levomenthol 1.1mg/5ml
- Indication: Chesty/productive coughs
- Formula: Non-drowsy
- Suitable age: 12 years+
- Dosage form: Syrup
- Irish licence: PA23490/007/001
- Licence holder: JNTL Consumer Health (Ireland) Limited
Warnings
- Do not exceed the stated dose.
- Do not use in children under 12 years of age.
- Do not take if you have previously had an allergic reaction to guaifenesin, levomenthol or any of its other ingredients.
- Speak to a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have liver or kidney problems, a long-lasting cough (such as one associated with asthma), or a cough that produces a large amount of mucus.
- The syrup contains sucrose, glucose and ethanol. It also contains Ponceau 4R (E124), which may cause allergic reactions.
- Seek advice before taking during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Keep the bottle tightly closed and do not store above 30°C.
Always read the patient information leaflet before use and check the current bottle for the manufacturer's latest dosage, ingredients, contraindications and safety information.