BENYLIN^® Dry Cough Night Syrup

 Drug Facts 

Inactive ingredients

Alcohol, anethole, cinnamon oil, clove oil, coriander oil, FD&C red no. 2, orange oil, sugar, water.

DIN: 02248859

Directions

• Shake well before using.

Adult Use Only (12 years and older):

• Take 2 to 4 tsp. (10 to 20 mL) every 4-6 hours

• Do not take more than 16 tsp. (80 mL) in 24 hours.

Uses

• Temporarily relieves

  • dry cough

  • sneezing

  • runny nose due to common cold

Warnings

Do not use

• with other products containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin

• if allergic to any of the ingredients

• in the elderly who experience confusion at nighttime. This product may produce excitation rather than sedation in the elderly.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you

• are taking other medications including sedatives and tranquilizers

• have

  • difficulty urinating due to an enlarged prostate

  • glaucoma

  • 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 elderly, pregnant or breastfeeding.

When using this product

• marked drowsiness or excitability (especially in children) may occur

• do not drive or engage in activities that require alertness

• avoid alcohol

• alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• new symptoms appear, symptoms worsen or last for more than 7 days

• you develop a high fever (>38°C), rash, 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 bottle seal is broken or missing

• Store at 15 to 30°C.