BENYLIN^® Regular Strength Cough & Chest Congestion Syrup

Drug Facts

Inactive ingredients

Alcohol, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, D&C red no. 33, FD&C red no. 40, flavours, glycerin, menthol, polyethylene glycol, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sodium cyclamate, sorbitol, water.

DIN: 01944762

Directions

• Shake well before using. Adult Use Only (12 years and older):

• Take 2 tsp. (10 mL) every 6 hours

• Do not take more than 8 tsp. (40 mL) in 24 hours.

Uses

• Temporarily relieves

  • dry cough

  • chest congestion or wet cough due to common cold

  • Helps loosen phlegm or mucus and thin lung secretions

Warnings

Do not use

• more than the recommended dose

• with other products containing any of these active ingredients or other cough/cold medications

• if allergic to any of the ingredients

• with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (drugs for depression or Parkinson’s disease) or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you

• have

  • been told that your body breaks down drugs slowly or are taking other medications

  • persistent cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema

  • cough with excessive phlegm (mucus)

  • difficulty breathing or other chronic lung conditions as these could be signs of a serious condition

• are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• you develop wheezing, rash or itching

• symptoms last for more than 7 days

• new symptoms appear or symptoms worsen

• are accompanied by a high fever (>38°C), persistent headache or the production of thick yellow/green phlegm.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose: Call a Poison Control Centre or doctor immediately, even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Other information

• Read the complete carton and label before use and follow all directions

• Do not use if band on cap is broken or missing

• Store at 15 to 30°C.