Benylin Dual Action Dry Cough & Congestion Syrup 100ml
Combination syrup for dry, irritating coughs with a runny or blocked nose, helping suppress the cough and ease nasal congestion. May cause drowsiness. Age 12+.
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About this product
Benylin Dual Action Dry Cough & Congestion Syrup 100ml
- Age 12 years+
- ✗ Not in pregnancy
- ✗ Not when breastfeeding
The short version Checked by our pharmacist
- What it’s for
- Dry, tickly cough, blocked nose, runny nose / sneezing, cold & flu symptoms
- How to take it
- Adults and children 12+: two 5 ml spoonfuls every 4-6 hours; max 4 doses in 24 hours, at least 4 hours apart.If you’re no better after 3 days, check with us or your GP.
- Important
- Contains pseudoephedrine: do not take with high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, overactive thyroid, glaucoma, severe kidney disease, or with beta-blockers, MAOI/SSRI antidepressants or other decongestants; may cause drowsiness.
- Ask us first if
- You have: High blood pressure, Heart disease, heart failure or irregular heartbeat, Diabetes
You take: Antidepressants, Blood pressure tablets or water tablets, Heart rhythm medicines (e.g. digoxin) + 13 more in Detailed
Want the ingredients, full directions and every precaution?
Benylin Dual Action Dry Cough & Congestion Syrup 100ml is a combination medicine for the relief of dry cough and upper respiratory tract congestion, such as with the common cold and flu. It works in two ways: to help suppress the cough and to dry a runny nose while relieving nasal and sinus congestion.
Summarised from the official product information and checked by our pharmacist
- Used for
- Dry, tickly cough
- Blocked nose
- Runny nose / sneezing
- Cold & flu symptoms
- Who it's for
- Ages 12 years+
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Not suitableBreastfeeding: Not suitable
- Key details
- Pack size: 100ml syrup
- For adults and children aged 12 years and over
- This product may cause drowsiness
- Contains pseudoephedrine; do not take with other products containing pseudoephedrine
- Contains sugars (sucrose, sorbitol), alcohol (ethanol), methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), sodium benzoate and Ponceau 4R (E124)
- How to use
Adults and children 12+: two 5 ml spoonfuls every 4-6 hours; max 4 doses in 24 hours, at least 4 hours apart.
- Speak to our pharmacist first if you have
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease, heart failure or irregular heartbeat
- Diabetes
- Overactive thyroid
- Glaucoma
- Kidney problems
- COPD or another long-term lung condition
- Asthma
- Liver problems
- Enlarged prostate or difficulty passing urine
- Epilepsy or seizures
- Drinks alcohol heavily or every day
- Previous stroke or mini-stroke
- Aged 65 or over
- Check with us if you take
- Antidepressants
- Blood pressure tablets or water tablets
- Heart rhythm medicines (e.g. digoxin)
- Other cold & flu or decongestant products
- Sleeping tablets, anxiety medicines or strong painkillers
- Good to know
- Contains alcohol
- Contains a decongestant
- Contains sugar
- May cause drowsiness
- See a doctor or pharmacist if symptoms last more than 3 days
- Active ingredients (per 5ml)
- Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10mg
- Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 30mg
- Triprolidine hydrochloride 1.25mg
- Product licence
HPRA product authorisation PA23490/002/001. Licence holder: JNTL Consumer Health I (Ireland) Ltd. Pharmacy-only medicine. Our pharmacist reviews every order before it is supplied.
Important
Contains pseudoephedrine: do not take with high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, overactive thyroid, glaucoma, severe kidney disease, or with beta-blockers, MAOI/SSRI antidepressants or other decongestants; may cause drowsiness.
- Do not take if you have high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, an overactive thyroid, phaeochromocytoma, closed-angle glaucoma or severe kidney disease, or are at risk of breathing failure
- Do not take if you take beta-blockers, SSRI antidepressants, MAOI antidepressants (or have taken them in the last 14 days) or another decongestant
- Do not take with any other cough and cold medicines
- Ask our pharmacist first if you have asthma or a long-lasting cough, liver or kidney problems, an enlarged prostate or difficulty passing urine, or circulation problems
- Stop and get medical help straight away if you get a sudden severe headache, confusion, seizures or vision changes, sudden tummy pain or bleeding from the bottom, or a widespread red rash with pustules
- Not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding unless your doctor advises it
- May cause drowsiness or dizziness - if affected, do not drive or use machines; avoid alcohol
Always read the label and leaflet before use. Not sure if this is right for you? Our pharmacists are happy to help. Call 01 285 6350
This is a medicine. Always read the label and package leaflet before use. If symptoms persist, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
